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Aviation History
1948
1948 - 1354.PDF
I Flight, August 26th, i The successful development of the Armstrong Siddeley Mamba for installation in the Armstrong V\" h i t w o r t h Apollo is another example of the pooling of resources and experience by two members of the Hawker Siddeley Group. MAMBA P R 0 P E L L will give the Armstn these outstandi PERFORMANCE * High power-to-weight ratio, small frontal area and the elimina- tion of cooling drag are new engine features which enhance pro- pelfer turbined aircraft performance. THREEFOLD SAFETY (1) Safety fuel. (2) Short take-off runs, making for safe opera- tion on secondary air- fields and (3) High rate of climb even with only three engines in operation., The last two features are due, in no small measure, to the low weight of the Mamba installation. ARMSTRONG SIDDELEY MOTORS LIMIT E
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