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Memo from Mr Lindsey to Mr Chapman, Armstrong Siddeley Motors: Sapphire engines powers

Catalogue reference: PA1716/5/3/114

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Reference
PA1716/5/3/114
Title
Memo from Mr Lindsey to Mr Chapman, Armstrong Siddeley Motors: Sapphire engines powers
Date
7 November 1952
Description

1. A series of turbo starter tests has been completed satisfactorily at the Cold Chamber at the RAE using turbo starter arrangements suitable for both the Hunter and Javelin installations. Sa.7 engine (Sa.402) has completed its acceptance test. Double Mamba engines: We seem to have cleared the main trouble in the reduction gear. Viper engine: The first Viper engine has been delivered to Australia. A Viper engine has been installed in the tail of our Lancaster flying test bed. Plans are now in hand for a development version of the Viper to last 100 hours especially for use in the Avro Rocket Interceptor fighter

Held by
Coventry Archives & Research Centre
Former department reference
ASM Sapphire/engine powers
Language
English
Physical description
1 Item
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/ea8654b4-75fa-4bb6-b2d2-4332b3c15fee/

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