[Milsurplus] 14 volt C 47s? 14 volt RCAF fighters?

[Bruce MacMillan]

Wasn't the original C47 a 12V (14V) system and the C47A upgraded to 24V 
(28V)?

A common RCAF system was the AT1 & AR2/6 where the AR2 was 14V and the 
AR6 28V.

The TR9 family of xmtr/rcvrs used in early Spits had to carry their own 
HT & LT battery supply.

Bruce   m0soe

On 10/23/2012 6:29 PM, Boeing377 wrote:
> I was told that the 14 volt setup shown in the TO was for RCAF C 47s that had 14 VDC electrical systems. Why did the make these non standard C 47s? I would think it would add weight in larger conductors needed due to lower voltage.
>
> What was the reasoning for making 14 volt transports and fighters in WW 2 when the rest of the allies had 28 volt DC systems?
>
> 73
> Mark
> AF6IM
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