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 Times Trade and Eng. Supp., vol. 22, no. 508, Mar. 31, 1928, p. 57, 1 fig.; Aeroplane, vol. 34, no 5, Feb. 1, 1928, p. 146; also Aero Digest, vol. 12, no. 3, Mar. 1928, p. 375, 1 fig.)
The Napier Lion racing engine
Flight
Flight ; 20 , n 17
1928
5 pages
12 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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