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Old 03-11-2014, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ElAurens View Post
If an engine does have both it is commonly called a compound supercharged engine.

At least that is how I remember it.


If I’m not mistaken, the turbo compound had turbines mechanically connected to the crankshaft, or a blowdown turbine. Just one type was ever produced: the Wright R3550. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_R-3350
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