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Comparative power curves for a Kestrel K II-27 supercharged engine at rated boost, comparing two different fuels.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 179\2\  img072
Date  14th October 1931
  
KESTREL(Aero Engine) SUPERCHARGED ENGINES
CURVE 268 F
COMPARATIVE POWER CURVES AT RATED BOOST
OF 28.92 HG ABS - 2700 TO 1800 R.P.M.
ENGINE K II-27 WITH 6/1 C.R. PISTONS
FUELS
A. {Mr Adams} D.T.D. 134 (75/25 AVIATN/BENZ)
B. ANGLO-PERSIAN + 3cc's T.E.L./GALL
PLUGS
LODGE A.2
BAR 773 m {Mr Moon / Mr Moore} /m
AIR 19°C
CORRD. BRAKE HORSE POWER
PTS/BHP/HR
ENGINE R.P.M.
C/BHP
G.P. 14-X-31
  
  
From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).


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