Details of 14-cylinder Leopard radial engine introduced by Armstrong Siddeley of England; induction fan geared to run at higher speed than crankshaft; four valves per cylinder; two banks of 7 cylinders; bore and stroke of 6 by 7 1/2 in.; compression ratio of 5 to 1; weight complete 1415 lb.; model rated 700-750 hp. and designed for use in heavy load-carrying aircraft.


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    Title :

    Huge air-cooled airplane engine develops nearly 800 B. Hp


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1928


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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