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Title: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: Xargos on May 29, 2007, 08:58:30 PM
The Gustav had a cut-off valves for each of their wing radiators, so if they had a coolant leak in one of them the pilot could shut it off to save fluid.  Would be nice to have.

It also had a gas line that went to the windscreen so they could spray fuel on it to wash away any oil that may have gotten on it.:D   Also would be nice to have.
Title: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: DiabloTX on May 29, 2007, 09:34:49 PM
Just fly a real fighter, one with a radial engine.  All of your problems will be solved!

:D
Title: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: Xargos on May 29, 2007, 09:52:31 PM
:p
Title: Re: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: Karnak on May 29, 2007, 10:21:56 PM
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Originally posted by Xargos
The Gustav had a cut-off valves for each of their wing radiators, so if they had a coolant leak in one of them the pilot could shut it off to save fluid.  Would be nice to have.

Spitfires VIII, IX, XIV and XVI had an automatic one.
Title: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: Krusty on May 29, 2007, 11:06:44 PM
There was something with the corsair as well, wasn't there?
Title: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: Saxman on May 29, 2007, 11:51:19 PM
Cut off to the oil coolers in the wings, I think.
Title: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: Speed55 on May 30, 2007, 07:07:08 AM
Interesting..

Once they lower the cooling capacity, would they have to throttle back so they wouldn't overheat?

Or would it overheat anyway, and doing that just buys time?
Title: Gustav radiator shut-off valve
Post by: Xargos on May 30, 2007, 08:21:03 AM
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Originally posted by Speed55
Interesting..

Once they lower the cooling capacity, would they have to throttle back so they wouldn't overheat?

Or would it overheat anyway, and doing that just buys time?


The plane would still overheat, but in many cases it gave the pilot enough time to get back to his airfield.