New series XI is broad arrow-type engine, having three banks of 4 cylinders each; with compression ratio of 6 to 1, engine develops 530 hp. at 2350 r.p.m.; bore 5 1/2 in.; stroke 5 1/8 in.; average fuel consumption is 0.50 lb. per b.hp.-hr.; weight including air-screw boss, reduction gear and hand starting gear, exclusive of magneto is 995 lb.; carburetors fitted at rear of engine. (See also Aviation, vol. 25, no. 2, July 9, 1928, p. 116, 1 fig.; Aero Digest, vol. 13, no. 2, Aug. 1928, p. 268, 1 fig.; Aeroplane, vol. 35, no. 1, July 4, 1928, p. 48, 3 figs. and Airway Age, vol. 9, no. 10, Oct. 1928, p. 62, 1 fig.)
Napier motor works of London produces new engine developing greater power
Flight
Flight ; 20 , n 25
1928
2 pages
3 Figs.
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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