The Effect of Supercharger Capacity on Engine and Airplane Performance
Description:
This report presents the results of an investigation to determine the effect of different supercharger capacities on the performance of an airplane and its engine . The tests were conducted on a DH4-M2 airplane powered with a Liberty 12 engine. In this investigation four supercharger capacities, obtained by driving a roots type supercharger at 1.615, 1.957, 2.4, and 3 time engine speed, were used to maintain sea-level pressure at the carburetor to altitudes of 7,000, 11,500, 17,000, and 22,000 …
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Date:
March 13, 1929
Creator:
Schey, O. W. & Gove, W. D.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department