Walter Castor
| Castor | |
|---|---|
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| Walter Castor III | |
| Type | Radial aero engine |
| National origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Manufacturer | Walter Aircraft Engines |
| First run | 1929 |
The Walter Castor was a Czechoslovakian seven-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine for powering aircraft that was developed in the late 1920s. The Super Castor was a nine-cylinder development.[1]
Applications
Engines on display
A preserved example of the Walter Castor engine is on display at the following museum:
Specifications (Castor)
Data from Flight.[2]
General characteristics
- Type: 7-cylinder radial piston engine
- Bore: 135 mm (5.3 in)
- Stroke: 170 mm (6.7 in)
- Dry weight: 248 kg (547 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Zenith carburettor
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 194 kW (260 hp) at 1,850 rpm (maximum power)
- Compression ratio: 6:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.78 kW/kg (0.48 hp/lb)
See also
Comparable engines
Related lists
References
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Notes
- ↑ Gunston 1989, p. 174.
- ↑ Flight - The Walter Castor - 14 February 1929 Retrieved: 19 October 2010
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
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