Wright Aeronautical TurboCompound (TC) 18 Engine Cruising Performance Computer, Circa 1950s

Item — Box: TB.S6.003, Folder: TF S6.B.026

Identifier: 20170189

Scope and Contents

Object Type: Realia (Tool / Device).

Purpose: Authoritative reference.

Source: Company (Manufacturer).

Scope: Issued by Wright Aeronautical for use with the Wright R-3359-18DA4 Turbo Compound air-cooled 18-cyinder double row radial engine, used on the Douglas DC-7 and DC-7B, among other airplanes. The engine went into production in March of 1950.

Contents: Contains various engine charts and tables for use by aircrew, especially flight engineers, to calculate optimal engine cruising performance during long-distance flights.

Dates

Issued: Circa 1950s

Creator

Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Wright Aeronautical Division (Publisher, Organization)
Curtiss-Wright Corporation. Wright Aeronautical Division (Provider, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

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