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Originally Posted by ImpalerNL
Great sound from this monster, with massive jugs 
(Skip to 2:50 where the sound is best)
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Is that the one nicknamed Fifi? I think it must be it, since it's probably the single flyable example.
I just happened to read a small article about this on a recent issue of the Aeroplane Monthly magazine the other day. The interesting bit about this aircraft is that it doesn't use the original R-3350-23 powerplants because they were troublesome to maintain. What they did was build new engines, taking parts from three different sub-models (or production blocks) of the R-33350 to ensure increased reliability. In order for the custom engines to fit, some cowling modifications were done as well.
I can't recall exact specifications, but if i remember to do it i'll scan the relevant page from the magazine and put it up here tomorrow.