AVIATION.
NIW AIR-CRAFT ENGINE. (By Cable—Press Association—Copyright.) (United Service.) LONDON, February 1. "The Cub," the Royal Air Force's latest engine, which has been successfully tested, ?s of 1000 horse-power, and has 18 cylinders. It is understood that it will be fitted in a Titania flying boat, which is a huge air destroyer with a range of 1500 miles, and carries a crew of 10. It is expected that the advent of "The Cub" will make it possible for air liners, carrying 250 passengers, to maintain a regular service- between London and New York, taking 2i hours on the trip.
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Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17061, 4 February 1921, Page 7
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99AVIATION. Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17061, 4 February 1921, Page 7
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