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Aviation History
1950
1950 - 1705.PDF
!•••••• ALVIS •aESESlNII a nine-cylinder550 BMMSBSBBSmmi&mmilililililllii!!! for feeder-line aircraft, for trainers and for. THE BRISTOL TYPE 171 THE FAIREY FB-I GYRODYNE THE PERCIVAL PRINCE THE PRESTWICK PIONEER THE WESTLAND SIKORSKY S.51 For Fixed Wing Aircraft The Alvis Leonides has 24 per cent, less frontal area and lower weight per B.H.P. than the nearest compar- able type. It has an anti-icing fuel injection system and automatic mix- ture and boost controls. The fuel and oil systems are unaffected by negative G. || For HeticoptWr'!r""m"m?'?'pm"*m The Alvis Leonides has been adapted for helicopter installations and to operate with the crankshaft vertical. Excellent cooling is achieved by a special cowling, pressure baffles and fan. The standard power plant also includes a centrifugal or man- ually operated clutch. ALVIS LIMITED COVENTRY ENGLAND
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