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).
Modifications to the 'Goshawk II' back axle tube to reduce its weight.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 49\1\ Scan269 | |
| Date | 15th February 1921 | |
| TO R.{Sir Henry Royce} FROM DA.{Bernard Day - Chassis Design} Copy to BN.{W.O. Bentley / Mr Barrington} Copy to EFC. ✓ X.4256 DA{Bernard Day - Chassis Design}5/AH15.2.1921. "GOSHAWK II" BACK AXLE ----------------------- We send herewith print of "N" Scheme 761, Back Axle Tube Stress Diagram compared with 40/50. As we have previously explained, we had constructed our Axle Tubes from various LeCs. but now that we understand some of the dimensions are not official we have modified them on this drawing with the result of lightening the Tube considerably. RECEIVED F.C FEB 16 1921 | ||