Date:         Tue, 30 Apr 1996 20:13:08 -0500 
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From:         vwbus@TCPBBS.COM
Subject:      Re: Corvair Engines


DM>Bell 47's w/ Lycomings are the "MASH" helo's with the steel tube tail struct
DM>Hiller 12's look similar but have an aluminum monocoque tail and have
DM>Franklin Engines.
DM>both engines are 6 cyl vertical opposed.  flat/opposed engines are the norm
DM>in general aviation aircraft.

Actually later Bells had covered frame tail struts as well giving a
monocoque appearance, this was the first chopper to really make
it due largely to the war as anything, and was in production for a
good long time, as aircraft go.

John

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