Cost of aeronautic powerplants per horsepower materially lower than that of ship powerplants and airplane reliability compares well with safety of other modes of travel; development outlined; supercharger drive and recently developed propeller reduction-gears of Wasp engine are described; outline of procedure in developing new model of engine. (See also - discussion p 112-114, 2 figs)


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    Title :

    The development of fixed radial air-cooled engines


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. Jl


    Contributors:
    Mead, G.J. (author)


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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