Evolution of Napier Lion racing engine fitted on Schneider Trophy seaplane and biplane; astonishing power of 875 b.hp. for weight of only 930 lb. dry; manner of reducing frontal area; in drawing cylinder blocks farther inwards opportunity taken to raise compression to 10 to 1; reduction gear for airscrew seriously affected drag; increase in speed and compression ratio imposed great strain on ignition system. (See also Flight, vol. 20 no. 17, Apr. 26, 1928, pp. 280-284, 12 figs.; Times Trade and Eng. Supp., vol. 22, no. 508, Mar. 31, 1928, p. 57, 1 fig.; also Aero Digest, vol. 12, no. 3, Mar. 1928, p. 375, 1 fig.)


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    Title :

    The Napier Lion racing engine


    Additional title:

    Aeroplane


    Published in:

    Aeroplane ; 34 , n 5


    Publication date :

    1928


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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