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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).
Comparison table of component metrics, possibly weights or costs, for different engine sizes.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 136\2\  scan0131
Date  28th July 1939
  
Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/Gry.{Shadwell Grylls}7/MH.{M. Huckerby}28.7.39.

| | PD.477 5.6-litres | .875 3.7 litres | .815 3-litres | .71 2 litres. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castings | 26.5 | 20.5 | 17.5 | 13.4 |
| Gear Trains | 43.5 | 28.8 | 23.3 | 15.5 |
| Change Speed & Selector | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Bearings | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| TOTAL | 90.2 | 68.4 | 59.4 | 46.8 |
  
  


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