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Report from Experimental Department (Flight Section) problem of control of the Python...

Catalogue reference: PA1716/5/5/53

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Reference
PA1716/5/5/53
Title
Report from Experimental Department (Flight Section) problem of control of the Python engine in Wyvern aircraft
Date
6 March 1952
Description

This report compares the characteristics of a piston engine to a turbo-prop and the problems caused by the high-torque produced by the latter

Held by
Coventry Archives & Research Centre
Former department reference
ASM Python/Westland
Language
English
Physical description
1 Item
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/e109ecc6-fcfd-40c0-89a1-dbff631df544/

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Report from Experimental Department (Flight Section) problem of control of the Python engine in Wyvern aircraft