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Armstrong Siddeley Motors Notes on the production Sapphire Sa.6 engines for supply...

Catalogue reference: PA1716/5/3/147

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Reference
PA1716/5/3/147
Title
Armstrong Siddeley Motors Notes on the production Sapphire Sa.6 engines for supply to France. With particular reference to the Avon
Date
29 September 1952
Description

The standard sea level static rating for the Sa.6 is now established at 8,000 lb plus at 2%. Minimum guaranteed take-off thrust: is 7,850 lb. This paragraph covers engine numbers Sa.118, 123, for the Hunter. and Nos. Sa.111 112, 116, 117, 129, 130 Javelin. Nos. 121, 122, 125, 127, 131 HP.80. Pages 2/3 & 4 cover comparison performances with other engines

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Coventry Archives & Research Centre
Former department reference
AS Sapphire/France
Language
English
Physical description
1 Item
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/3e5d9cbb-e479-4865-8010-cfdd5912670f/

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Armstrong Siddeley Motors Notes on the production Sapphire Sa.6 engines for supply to France. With particular reference to the Avon