Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar

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The Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar was an aero engine developed by Armstrong Siddeley. The Jaguar was a petrol-fuelled aircooled 14-cylinder two-row radial engine design. The Jaguar III was first used in 1923, followed in 1924 by the Jaguar IV and 1926 by the Jaguar VI.

Contents 1 Specifications (Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar) 2 Applications 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Specifications (Armstrong Siddeley Jaguar)

General characteristics

• Type: 14 cylinder 2-row radial engine
• Bore: 127mm (5 in)
• Stroke: 140mm (5.5 in)
• Displacement: 24.7 Liters (1,512 cu in)
• Dry weight: 354kg (780lb)

Components

• Supercharger: yes
• Fuel system: Carburetor
• Cooling system: air cooled

Performance

• Power output: 300-400hp depending on model
• Specific power: 276 hp @ 1,450 rpm
• Compression ratio: 5.00
• Fuel consumption: 19 gal/hr (71 l/std) @ cruise

[edit] Applications

• Armstrong Whitworth Argosy
• Armstrong Whitworth Atlas
• Armstrong Whitworth Siskin
• Fairey Flycatcher
• Gloster Grebe
• Handley Page Type W
• Vickers Vespa

[edit] See also

• List of aircraft engines

[edit] External links

• Virtual aviation museum

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