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The Armstrong Siddeley Panther was a 27-litre 14-cylinder twin-row air-cooled radial aero engine developed by Armstrong Siddeley. It was originally named the Jaguar Major.

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Applications

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  • Armstrong Whitworth A.W.XIV Starling MkII
  • Armstrong Whitworth A.W.16
  • Armstrong Whitworth A.W.35 Scimitar
  • Fairey Gordon
  • Fokker C.V
  • Hawker Hoopoe
  • Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.11
  • Supermarine Air Yacht
  • Westland Wapiti V (first prototype)

    • Specifications (Panther VII)

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    General characteristics

  • Type: 14-cylinder twin-row air-cooled radial engine
  • Bore: 5.25 in (133.4 mm)
  • Stroke: 5.5 in (139.7 mm)
  • Displacement: 1,667 cu in (27.3 L)
  • Length: 64 in (1.63 m)
  • Diameter: 46.45 in (1.18 m)
  • Dry weight: 1,047 lb (475 kg)

    • Components

  • Valvetrain: Overhead valve
  • Supercharger: Centrifugal
  • Fuel system: Carburettor
  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

    • Performance

  • Power output: 638 hp (478 kW) at 2,400 rpm with 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa) boost
  • Compression ratio: 5.1:1
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 0.61 hp/lb (1.01 kW/kg)

    • References

    Armstrong Siddeley Panther Wikipedia
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