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t53
The Lycoming T53, (company designation LTC-1) is a turboshaft engine used on helicopters and (as a turboprop) fixed-wing aircraft since the 1950s. It was designed at the Lycoming Turbine Engine Division in Stratford, Connecticut, by a team headed by Anselm Franz, who was the chief designer of the Junkers Jumo 004 during World War II.
A much larger engine, similar in overall design, became the Lycoming T55 produced by Honeywell Aerospace. The T53 model is produced by Ozark Aeroworks LLC.
Up for sale is a Chinese Type 53 copy of the Mosin M44 in 7.62x54r. This rifle has been there done that. No numbers match. The stock has many dings but is solid. The bore shows wear and shows some pitting but also some shine. The bluing is gone. Not a refurbish gem but has character. It...