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).
Page discussing the proportionality of engine dimensions, weight, and the benefits of a longer stroke.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 4\1\ 01-page010 | |
| Date | 6th October 1932 | |
| (4) E.1/HP.6.10.32. increases in the dimensions of the engine and the weight goes up out of proportion. Moreover we doubt if the longer stroke would be beneficial since the engine can be run faster. E.{Mr Elliott - Chief Engineer} | ||