These notes are intended to furnish practical and general data on the effect of altitude on engine power. The effective horsepower of an engine is a function of the mean pressure of the fluid acting on the pistons, of the R.P.M. of the engine and of the mechanical efficiency.


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    Title :

    Effect of altitude on power of aviation engines


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    Publication date :

    1924-11-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English




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