Rolls-Royce Engines: Hawk
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The Rolls-Royce Hawk was an aero engine built by Rolls-Royce, similar to one bank of six cylinders from the Rolls-Royce Eagle.
Specification
- Layout: Water cooled in-line 6 cylinder
- Power output: 75 hp @ 1350 rpm 7.4 litre
- Bore: 4 inches
- Stroke: 6 inches
- Weight: 387 lbs
It was produced between 1914 and 1918, during which 204 were built at Brazil, Straker and Co and one by Rolls-Royce. Many were used to power SSZ blimps; coastal patrol airships.
The Rolls-Royce Hawk engine was used in the British-Built SS "Zero" (Submarine Scout, Zero) airship of which 76 were built.
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Sources of Information
- Wikipedia