De Havilland with Counter Rotating Props

"TacAN" wrote in message
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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)

My bet is no. I have not seen a photo of such an animal.
One such aircraft was proposed in November of 1941,
to be numbered DH 101/102. Name change. This proposal
came about with the advent of the Sabre engine availability.
It was proposed that the a/c would be outfitted with
Napier Sabre N.S. 19 SIM two-stage, three-speed (supercharger?)
(32,000 ft.) engine with 15-ft counter-rotating airscrews,
when this becomes available.
The anticipated top speed 430 mph, cruise 328 mph.

It never saw the light of day, but it was an idea.

I hope you win your bet.

Robert