Major requirements of aircraft engines discussed are: minimum weight per horsepower; minimum consumption of fuel and oil; minimum frontal area or heat resistance; maximum reliability; maximum durability; minimum initial costs; minimum cost of maintenance; speed to secure efficiency and no noise from propeller; maximum unobstructed view ahead for pilot; description of Earl aircraft engine, which is 4-cycle gasoline engine, cylindrical in form, with two-part hollow propeller shaft extending through center of engine; weighs about 1 lb. per hp.


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    Title :

    A compact aeronautic engine


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Earl, H.W. (author)


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    5 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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