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Rotec Radial

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DarylP

DarylP

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Hi guys...

Hey...is there any reason to use a radial engine, such as the Rotec below, for anything other than a nostalgic aircraft. In other words, is there anything they do better than more modern designs?

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I have seen them flame out, and they seem to be hard to start...

DarylP
 
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