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Old December 20th 07, 01:49 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Engine configuration

a écrit :

Opposed engines have less drag than a radial


Agreed

or vee

Why would it be so ?
An opposed engine is much larger just behind the prop, when a Vee is
more easily streamlined.
Would you care to elaborate ?

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