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
[edit] References
- ^ Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines.
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