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Bristol Centaurus power potential

 
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jjuutinen



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 05:18    Post subject: Bristol Centaurus power potential Reply with quote
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



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 07:52    Post subject: Reply with quote
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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