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Aviation History
1951
1951 - 0620.PDF
30 MARCH 1951 AMBASSADOR poirereti by CENTAURU8 The Airspeed Ambassador is fitted with two Centaurus 661 engines, each giving a maximum power of 2700 B.H.P. They have two-speed superchargers, permitting economical operation up to 20,000 ft. and are rated on 100/130 grade fuel, which is universally available. Special attention has been given to providing an exceptional standard of passenger comfort. Engine noise has been much reduced by the special twin rear exhaust manifolds, with outlets discharging over the top of the wing. The inherent balance of the two-row radial is good, but a new type of dynamic flexible mounting attaches the engine to the airframe, to isolate the aircraft completely from any engine vibration. The Ambassador will shortly be in service with B.E.A., and the ample reserve of power will ensure a high degree of safety, with particularly, a single-engine performance which is in excess of official requirements. T M T T R ENGLAND
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