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Re: Hercules engines
Posted by peter on Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:29:17 AM
In reply top Hercules engines posted by Cees Broere on Tue Apr 09, 2002 02:31:48 AM
Engine Data for Hercules VI and XVI
M or S ratio RPM Boost lb.sq/in
Max Takeoff to 1000 feet 2800 +8 1/4
Max climb 1 hr limit M 2400 +6
S 2500 +6
Max rich continous M 2400 +6
S
Max weak continous M 2400 +2
S
Combat 5 min limit M 2800 +8 1/4
S
* Weak mixture is obtained on hercules XVI by keeping at or below +2
Oil pressure
Normal 80 to 90 lb sq.in
Minimum 65 lb sq.in
Oil temp for takeoff Min 5'
Max cyl temo for stopping engine 230'