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Review of the Development of Engines Suitable for Aeronautic Service - Origin, Means Used, and Results

Description: Report presents requirements of internal combustion engines suitable for aircraft. Topics include: (1) service requirements for aeronautic engines - power versus weight, reliability, and adaptability factors, (2) general characteristics of present aero engines, (3) aero engine processes and functions of parts versus power-weight ratio, reliability, and adaptability factors, and (4) general arrangement, form, proportions, and materials of aero parts - power-weight ratio, reliability, and adaptab… more
Date: 1917
Creator: Lucke, Charles E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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