de Havilland Gipsy Queen

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The de Havilland Gipsy Six was an aero-engine developed by de Havilland. It was known as the Gipsy Queen in RAF service.

General characteristics

• Type: 6-cylinder inverted inline piston engine
• Bore: 4.72 in
• Stroke: 5.90 in
• Displacement: 10.2 l
• Dry weight: 525 lbs

Components

• Cooling system: air-cooled

Performance

• Power output: 205 hp (cruise) 250 hp (max)
• Specific power:
• Compression ratio: 6.5:1
• Power-to-weight ratio:

[edit] Applications

 United Kingdom

• de Havilland DH.89
• de Havilland Dove
• de Havilland Heron
• Percival Proctor
• Short Sealand

 Italy

• Fiat G.46 bis and G.46-2

[edit] References

• RAF Museum Cosford

[edit] See also

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