Plane Has Ford Ten Engine
One of the most significant of recent developments is the introduction of elementary modifications to the Ford 10 h.p. engine to suit it for light aircraft. This modified engine is the standard power unit for the Chilton single-seater monoplane— a recent design, in England, well, suited to Civil Air Guard requirements. The modified Ford engine is basically the same as that in the Ford “Prelect.” It is a standard 10 h.p. unit with special crankshaft, and incorporates many light alloy castings, including cylinder head, induction manifold, water connections, and valve and timing covers.
Dual ignition is provided by two magnetos firing two plugs per .cylinder. ‘ ,The engine develops 32 h.p. at 3500 r.p.m., and gives the Chilton, which weighs only 4001 b., a top speed of 112 m.p.h., a cruising speed of 100 m.p.h., and a range of 500 miles. The advantages to aviation when the two industries can go hand in hand like this, are obvious. For one thing—and taking a very limited viewpoint—every 10 h.p. Ford in the country carries a potential aero engine. “ For light aircraft and elementary flying training, these engine modifications have wide significance.
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Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 12820, 15 August 1939, Page 6
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