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Comparing the braking performance of the 10-EX and 98-NK cars with the standard Phantom.


Identifier  WestWitteringFiles\N\2October1925-December1925\  Scan226
Date  30th November 1925
  
R.R. 493A (50 H) (D.D. 31, 12-6-25) J.H.D.

EXPERIMENTAL REPORT.

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Expl. No.

REF Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /Rm {William Robotham - Chief Engineer} /LG30.11.25.

of the improvement. The standard Phantom is represented by a car with a H.P. curve which is a little below the average however.

Graphs 1V. and V. {VIENNA}

We consider that the brakes on 10-EX are very good average. Phantom brakes. Those on 98-NK ( the car previously tested) were rather too efficient, the steering was liable to take charge.

Graph V. {VIENNA} once again emphasises the selective application which can be obtainable with the R-R servo motor and the consistent results consequently obtained.

(handwritten note: produced)

Hs {Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} /W. A. {Mr Adams} Robotham.
  
  
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