Introduced in 1936, Bristol Hercules sleeve valve engine has undergone steady development until, at present time, its maximum power is 60% greater than prototype engine; specific weight reduced from 1.29 to 1.12 lb per hp; photographs, detail drawings and specifications included. (see also Engineering v 156 n 4061 Nov 12 1943 p 387; Engineer v 176 n 4583 Nov 12 1943 p 383-5; Can Aviation v 17 n 1 Jan 1944 p 77-9; Aeroplane v 65 n 1694 Nov 12 1943 p 551)


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    Title :

    Hercules progress


    Additional title:

    Flight


    Published in:

    Flight ; 44 , n 1820


    Publication date :

    1943


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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