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).
Progress report on engine research and development tasks for Kestrel and Merlin engines.
Identifier | ExFiles\Box 30\3\ Scan206 | |
Date | 8th August 1935 | |
(7) ITEM. DESIGN POSITION. ======================================================================= SINGLE CYLINDER & GENERAL RESEARCH - CONTINUED:- Investigation of the possibilities of the axial flow compressor. In hand. Modified pump drives - Kestrel PV.XII and sleeve valve single Completed cylinder units. 30.7.35. KESTREL ENGINE. =============== Adaption of Hobson Automatic boost control. Put aside. Fixed pitch airscrew for testing V.P. blades. Completed 8.8.35. Modified camshaft slot - Kestrel X automatic mixture control. Completed 18.7.35. Adaption of RR.V.P. airscrew hub to take Schwarz blades. In hand. RR.V.P. Airscrew - modified airscrew shaft nut and locking mech: Completed 6.7.35. MERLIN "C"1 ENGINE. =================== Air intakes to suit various aircraft installations - Completed 13.7.35. improved flow carb: | ||