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jjuutinen
Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Posts: 180
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Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 05:18 Post subject: Bristol Centaurus power potential |
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In Jane´s Fighting Aircraft of WW Two (I believe this is the reprint of 1945-46 edition of AWA) it is mentioned that the Centaurus CE.22.SM (e.g. Cent 373) has been type tested at 3500 hp. Any further info? After all, this would make the R-4360 look rather crude.... |
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gwhite
Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Posts: 58
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 07:52 Post subject: |
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I read the 3500hp claim as well. I would take it with a grain of salt. As you know, the ‘45/’46 AWA is full of errors and this is not surprising considering the sheer volume of information available immediately following WWII. I would put the 3500hp claim down to one of two reasons; a simple typo; or the 3500hp was achieved for a momentary acceleration achievement. No Centaurus was ever type rated at this figure. |
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