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Posted by Steve B-8AVEXP on Thu Aug 7 13:40:04 2008, in response to Re: What is the mechanical condition of the Low V?, posted by R33/R36 mainline on Wed Aug 6 22:18:19 2008. IIRC prewar equipment accelerated more slowly, something like 1.25 to 1.5 mph/sec on level track. The SMEEs accelerate faster, something like 2.5 mph/sec on level track. Plus the R-68s have a higher gear ratio. OTOH given time, the R-1/9s can howl ass. |