Evolution of Napier Lion racing engine fitted on Schneider Trophy seaplane and biplane; astonishing power of 875 b.hp. for weight of only 930 lb. dry; manner of reducing frontal area; in drawing cylinder blocks farther inwards opportunity taken to raise compression to 10 to 1; reduction gear for airscrew seriously affected drag; increase in speed and compression ratio imposed great strain on ignition system. (See also Flight, vol. 20 no. 17, Apr. 26, 1928, pp. 280-284, 12 figs.; Aeroplane, vol. 34, no 5, Feb. 1, 1928, p. 146; also Aero Digest, vol. 12, no. 3, Mar. 1928, p. 375, 1 fig.)


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    Titel :

    The Napier Lion racing engine


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Times Trade Eng. Supp.


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1928


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    1 Fig.


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    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


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    Sprache :

    Englisch


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