Bristol Phoenix
The Phoenix was an experimental version of the Bristol Aeroplane Company's Pegasus engine, adapted to run on the Diesel cycle. Only a few were built between 1928 and 1932, although samples fitted to a Westland Wapiti held the altitude record for diesel-powered aircraft at 27,453 ft (8,368 m) from 11 May 1934 until World War II.[1] The primary advantage of the Phoenix was better fuel efficiency at cruise, by up to 35%.
Variants
- Phoenix I: - Diesel version of the Pegasus IF, 380 hp.
- Phoenix IIM: - Medium supercharged diesel version of Pegasus IM, 470 hp.
Applications
Specifications (Phoenix I)
Data from Lumsden[2]
General characteristics
- Type: 9-cylinder air-cooled Diesel radial engine
- Bore: 5.75 in (146 mm)
- Stroke: 7.5 in (190 mm)
- Displacement: 1,753 in³ (28.7 l)
- Length: 43.75 in (1,111 mm)
- Diameter: 55.25 in (1,403 mm)
- Dry weight: 1,067 lb (484 kg)
Components
- Valvetrain: Overhead valve, two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder, pushrod-actuated.
- Fuel type: Diesel
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
See also
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
References
Notes
- ↑ Gunston 1989, p.32.
- ↑ Lumsden 2003, p.114.
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
- Lumsden, Alec. British Piston Engines and their Aircraft. Marlborough, Wiltshire: Airlife Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1-85310-294-6.
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