In message 9RCIj.4797$ie3.2010@trndny02, bob writes
If you mean single-rotation props mounted on "handed" engines with opposite
rotation then, yes, there were Mossies with this feature. For instance, the
Mark XVI. The engines were a Merlin 72 (starboard) and a Merlin 73(port).


Can you give a source for that? I've never come across it before.

The Mk XVI did have Merlin 72 and 73 engines, but they were both RH
drive, as were all other Mosquito engines. The difference between the 72
and 73 was that the latter had a cabin supercharger. I would have
thought that if paired handed Merlins had been available, DH would have
used them in the Sea Mosquito. They weren't and they didn't.

Paired handed Merlins were the 130 and 131 used in the Hornet I and Sea
Hornet XX, and the 134 and 135, used in the Hornet F.III and Sea Hornet
21.

Source: British Piston Aero-Engines and their Aircraft.

"TacAN" wrote in message
...
We have been having a friendly discussion in aus.aviation as to whether or
not there was a model of DH Mossie that was fitted with counter rotating
props.
The time frame is not important ie: during war years or post war.
If anyone has a pic of this beastie it would be appreciated

With thanks
Graham (Australia)





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