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A seemingly simple powerplant question

Posted by Scott WRG Editor on Wed Jan 16, 2002 06:07:14 PM

I recently had a visitor ask me a apparently simple question that I realized I hadn't considered before or in fact knew exactly what the answer too. I'll put forth the question too you and see what you all think.

"Why is the engine in the Me 109 inverted?"

Now shedding the model specifics, why are the DB inverted Vees inverted? I know its possible because of the fuel injection but why did they do it? Better oil distribution? Better vision for pilot? Better clearance for mounting guns in nose? I would like to here your opinions and/or if you know a "official" reason.

Scott

Follow Ups:

Re: Inverted engines... - bdk Wed Jan 16, 2002 08:17:35 PM
- Left side of the road - Mick Thu Jan 17, 2002 03:40:58 AM
  - Re: Left side of the road - Paul McMillan Thu Jan 17, 2002 04:12:45 AM
    - Re: Left side of the road - opps - Paul McMillan Thu Jan 17, 2002 04:13:35 AM
      - Re: Left side of the road - opps - Julian Thu Jan 17, 2002 06:17:03 AM
        
        Napolean was left handed and he hated the British - Paul McMillan Thu Jan 17, 2002 07:28:41 AM
        
        Fir a full history on this Try here. - Paul McMillan Thu Jan 17, 2002 07:33:24 AM
  - Re: Left side of the road - Scott WRG Editor Thu Jan 17, 2002 06:58:35 AM
Re: A seemingly simple powerplant question - Christer Wed Jan 16, 2002 08:20:31 PM
- Re: A seemingly simple powerplant question - Ron Henry Thu Jan 17, 2002 07:43:47 AM
  - Re: A seemingly simple powerplant question - Christer Thu Jan 17, 2002 08:10:34 AM
  - Re: ...I disagree... - bdk Fri Jan 18, 2002 03:20:20 PM
    - Re: ...I disagree... - Ron Henry Mon Jan 21, 2002 01:07:00 PM
Re: A seemingly simple powerplant question - Brett Fri Jan 18, 2002 02:51:47 PM