de Havilland Gipsy Twelve

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The de Havilland Gipsy Twelve was an aero-engine developed by de Havilland. Approximately 95 were manufactured. It was known as the Gipsy King in RAF service.

General characteristics ^[1]

• Type: inverted vee-12 cylinder
• Bore: 118-mm
• Stroke: 140-mm
• Displacement: 18.37 l
• Dry weight:

Components

• Cooling system: air-cooled

Performance

• Power output: 525 hp @ 2,600 r.p.m.
• Specific power:
• Power-to-weight ratio:

[edit] Use

• de Havilland DH.91 Albatross
• de Havilland DH.93 Don

[edit] References

1. ^ Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines. 

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