In article ,
(ArtKramr) wrote:

Let's take two planes going on low level support missions. They will have to
fly through heavy ground fire including small arms fire. One plane is
equipped
with a radial engine,. let's say an R-2800. The other with a jet engine.
Which
plane would have a better chance of survival inder these conditions?.
Opinions?

I'm going with the jet. Would rather have speed to limit time in the
danger zone than a rugged radial that can take a hit, but is slow enough
to assure being hit.

But for "cool" factor the round engine wins. (Jets are for kids)

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Dale L. Falk

There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing
as simply messing around with airplanes.

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