Quantitative data and practical experiences; strongest impressions given are those of increased reliability and endurance, and reduction in weight to be expected from air-cooled engines; increased dependability brought about by detail improvements; how gear difficulties were overcome; points out that reduction of engine weight is of importance mainly to make possible carrying of more useful load; details of Rolls-Royce Eagle, Napier Lion, Bristol Jupiter, Siddeley Jaguar, Wright, Beardmore inverted, Curtis and Small Bristol Cherub.


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    Title :

    The development of aircraft engines since the war


    Additional title:

    Die Entwicklung der Flugmotorenkonstruktionen nach dem Kriege


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1925


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    German




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