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Old 04-11-2015, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr
In several of the pictures it looks like the turboprop in the nose is the only engine running, with the other 4 engines canned/feathered. Cool
From what I read that engine put out from 5000 to 8900 shp. Plenty for a b17 to loaf along, as it had 1200 hp per engine.
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