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Britain'S Aero Engines: Leading Characteristics of The Modern Range

This document provides specifications for various British aircraft engines, including manufacturer, number of cylinders, dimensions, power ratings, and other key characteristics. The engines range from small radial designs with around 50 horsepower to large twin-row radials producing over 1,000 horsepower. Manufacturers featured are Alvis, Armstrong Siddeley, Bristol, de Havilland, Napier, Rolls-Royce, and others. The document serves as a reference for comparing the leading characteristics of modern British aero engines.

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Britain'S Aero Engines: Leading Characteristics of The Modern Range

This document provides specifications for various British aircraft engines, including manufacturer, number of cylinders, dimensions, power ratings, and other key characteristics. The engines range from small radial designs with around 50 horsepower to large twin-row radials producing over 1,000 horsepower. Manufacturers featured are Alvis, Armstrong Siddeley, Bristol, de Havilland, Napier, Rolls-Royce, and others. The document serves as a reference for comparing the leading characteristics of modern British aero engines.

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DECEMBER 7, j r , ,

4b 4

BRITAIN'S AERO ENGINES


Leading Characteristics of the Modern Range
Maker's Name and
Engine Type

No.
and
Arrange- Coolments of ing
Cyls.

Bore and
Stroke

Capacity

Reduction
Sear
Ratio

Compression
Ratio

AERO ENGINES
Pixie
...

4 IX.

A.

mm.
80.77 x 100

ALVIS
Leonides

9R.

A.

122X112

11.78

Pelides

14 R.

A.

146x165

38.67

ARMSTRONG
SIDDELEY
Genet Major IA
Genet Major IV
Lynx IVC
Cheetah VA
Cheetah IX
Cheetah X
Tiger VIII

7R.
7R.
7R.
7R.
7R.
7R.
14 2-R.

A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.

108 X 114.35
108x114.5
127x139.7
133.3 X 139.7
133.3 x 1.39.7
133.3x139.7
139.7x152.4

7.32
7.32
12.4
13.65
13.65
13.65
32.7

D.
0.663 :1
D.
D.
D.
D.
0.594 : 1

5
5.25
5
5.2
6.35
6.35
6.2

Tiger IX

14 2-R.

A.

139.7x152.4

32.7

0.594 : 1

6.2

BRISTOL
Mercury VIII, IX

Litres
2.048

D.
0.5 : 1 \
0.63 : 1 /

5.58

Takeoff
Power

Altitude
(Supercharging)

Engine
Speed

Power

Altitude

Engine
Speed

Power

ft.
S.L.

r.p.m.
2,350

b.h.p.
45

ft.
S.L.

r.p.m.
2,624

b.h.p.
50

b.h.p.

Diy
Weight

lb
129}

6.3

8,250

3,000

435

9,000

3,100

410

450

708

5,000

2,150

1,065

7,500

2,150

675

1,060

1,475

2,200
2,400
1,900
2,100
2,100
2,300
2,375 1
2,200 /
2,375

150
S.L.
160
S.L.
215
S.L.
285
S.L.
310
7.300
325/340
7,000
840 1 6,600 1
56
/ 15,000/
775/805
6,500

2,425
2,700
2,090
2,400
2,425
2,425
2,450 1
2,450/
2,450

165
180
240
326
350
355
8621
782/
810

.340
845/880

327
367
515
596
635
694
1290
1,260

S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
6,000
6,750
6,2001 e
12,800 J-'*'
6,250

360/375
918

*
...

OR.

A.

146x165

24.8

Mercury XI, X I I
...
Pegasus XC ...
Pegasus X X I I , X X I I I

DR.
9R.
9R.

A.
A.
A.

146x165
146x190.5
146x190.5

24.8
28.7
28.7

Pegasus XVII, XVIII

9R.

A.

146x190.5

28.7

Pegasus XIX, X X

...

9R.

A.

146x190.5

28.7

Pegasus XXV, XXVII

9R.

A.

146x190.5

28.7

14 R.
14 R.
14 R.
9R.
9R.

A.
A.
A.
A.
A.

146 x165
146x165
127x137
146x165
146x165

38.7
38.7
25.4
24.9
24.9

Hercules II
Hercules IV
Taurus II
Perseus X
Perseus XI, X I I

0.572 : l \
0.50 : 1 /
0.50:1
0.50 : 1
0.50 : 1 1
0.572 : 1 /
0.572 : 1 1
0.50 : 1 /
0.572 : 1 1
0.50 i 1 /
0.50 : 1 \
0.572 : 1 /
0.444:1
0.444 : 1
0.444 : 1
0.50 : 1
0.572 : 1 \
0.50 : 1 J
0.50 : 1 1
0.666 : 1 /
0.50 : 1

Perseus XIIC, XIVC

9R.

A.

146x165

24.9

Aquila IV

9R.

A.

127x137

15.6

CIRRUS (Blackburn)
Minor
Major 150

4 I.L.
4I.L.

A.
A.

95X127
120x140

3.605
6.33

D.
D.

5.8
5.8

4 I.L.
4 I.L.
4I.L.
6 I.L.
6 I.L.
12 I.V.

A.
A.
A.
A.
A.
A.

102x115
118x140
118x140
118x140
118x140
118x140

3.759
6.124
6.124
9.186
9.186
18.372

D.
D.
D.
D.
D.
0.667 : 1

6
5.25
5.25
5.25
6
6

NAPIER
Rapier VI
Dagger III
Dagger VIII

16 H.
24 H.
24 H.

A.
A.
A.

89x89
97x95
97x95

8.830
16.8
16.8

0.390 : 1
1 : 2.69
0.308 : 1

7
7.75
7.5:1

POBJOY
Niagara III
Niagara V

7 R.
7R.

A.
A.

77x87
81x87

2.835
3.130

0.468 : 1
0.4375 : 1

DE
Gipsy
Gipsy
Gipsy
Gipsy
Gipsy
Gipsy

Maximum Altitude
Rating

Internatio

HAVILLAND
Minor
Major I
Major II
Six I
Six II
Twelve

ROLLS-ROYCE
Kestrel XIV, XV, XVI
Kestrel XIV, XV, XVI
(v.p.)
Kestrel X X X
Merlin I I , III
Merlin X

13,000

2,400

785/825

14,000

2,650

840

725

1,005 (+5)

3,500
3,500
4,000

2,400
2,475
2,250

780/820
710 740
800/840

6,000
5250
6,500

2,750
2,600
2,600

890
830
890

830
920
1,010

1,005 (+5)
1,030
1,030 (+5)

2,250

780/815 1 3.0001
720/750 / 15,500 /
800/835
10,000

2,600

1,000 1
885/
925

965

1,130 (+5)

835

1,130 (+5)

830

1,035 (+5 l

4,750 \ : - S .
14,750 /
8,500

2,250

11,000

5,000
4,500
5,000
14,500
6,500

2,400

2,400

2,600

815

890

3,000

540

600

830

S.L.
S.L.

2,300
2,000

82
138

S.L.
S.L.

2,600
2,450

90
150

82
132

227
325

S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
7,500

2,250
2,100
2,400
2,100
2,400
2,400

80
120
140
185
205
405/420

S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
S.L.
7,750

2,600
2,350
2,400
2,350
2,400
2,450

90
130
140
200
205
410/425

80
130

200
205
525

210 (5)
300
310 (5)
450 (7i)
469 (71)
1,058

4,750
3,580
9,000

3,650
3,500
4,000

355/370
700/725
925

6,000
8,000
8,750

4,000
4,000
4,200

380/395
780/805
1,000

365
760
955

713
1,305
1,399

3,300
4,000

88
125

S.L.
S.L.

3,650
4,600

95
137

95
119

156
185

690

14,500

3,000

745

670

955

14,500
14,250
16,250
5,250")
17,750/

3,000
2,750
3,000
3,000 1

745
720
890
1,065

985

0.632 : 1

11,000

2,600

21.3
21.3
27
27

0.477 : 1

12,250
11,750
12,250
2,500 12-S.
13,250 /

2,750
2,400
2,600
2,6001

A. Air. W. = Water. C.W. = Composite water. E.G. = Ethylene Glycol.


formation. L. =. In Line. I. = Inverted. H.O. = Horizontally opposed.

are fitted in pairs, each pair consisting of a plain rod and


a forked end. The bearing blocks are lined with leadbronze. Lubrication of big-end bearings is by pressure feed
through the crankpin.
The cylinder banks are set at an angle of 60 deg., and
are of the monobloc aluminium type, the heads and waterjackets being in one casting.
Six " w e t " cylinder liners are inserted in each block.
Cylinder banks are fitted to the crankcase by long studs.
The top joint is formed by a soft aluminium alloy ring,
whilst the lower end of the liner is provided with a springloaded, coolant-tight joint. There are four valves per
cylinder, the exhaust valves having sodium-cooled stems.
The coolant is circulated by a centrifugal pump of ample
capacity.
A single-spur reduction gear transmits power to the air-

1,100(+10)

6,000

21.3

1,680
1,680
1,300
1,110
1,105 (+5)

6,000

127X140

1,300
1,380
1,010
750
830

680/710

127x140
127 X140
137.2x152.4
137.2 x 152.4

2,750

1,375
1,220
1,065
880
905

-~

2,750

450/470

C.W.

0.477 : 1
0.477 : 1

2,750

2,250

CW.

w.

1,100/1,150 4,000
1,010/1,050 5,500
860/000
5,000
700/730
15,500
715/745
6,500

2,600

12 V.

E.G.
E.G.

915

4,500

12
12
12
12

V.
V.
V.
V.

9,500

4,000

S.L.
S.L.

2,400

795/830

2,600

715
550
900
1,040
965

745
600
1,030
1,145 1
1,025/

967
1,335
1,394

R. = Radial. 2-R. = Two-row Radial, H. = " H " formation. V. = " V


D . = Direct Drive. S.L. = Sea Level. 2-S. = Two-speed Supercharger.

screw. A cast aluminium reduction gear casing houses the


forward roller bearings, and is secured by bolts to the
crankcaSe which houses the rear roller bearings.
The supercharger is of the high-speed centrifugal type,
driven through a train of multiplying gears, fitted with a
slipper mechanism.
In the Merlin X engine a special supercharger drive is
provided with a change-speed gear operated by oil pressure.
The supercharger pressure is controlled by an automatic
boost regulator of a new type, eliminating dead movement
which is noticeable in the '' fixed datum '' type previously
employed. Carburettor is of the twin choke type, of RollsRoyce S.U. design. Two air passages are coupled by single
Rolls-Royce forward-facing air intake.
Rolls-Royce, Ltd., 14-15, Conduit Street, London, W.

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