Discusses respective merits of aircooled and water-cooled engines for aircraft, stating that up to about 450 hp. radial air-cooled engines developed by Navy have had decided advantage in weight per hp.; comparative ratings on basis of pounds per hp. when ready to fly are mentioned; discusses fuel consumption of both air-cooled and water-cooled engine and service acceptability for aircraft engines; advantages of air-cooled engines.


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    Title :

    Aircraft-engine relations to the needs of naval aviation


    Additional title:

    Soc. Automotive Engrs. -- Jl


    Contributors:
    Schmidt, H. (author)


    Publication date :

    1926


    Size :

    5 pages


    Remarks:

    1 Fig.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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