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Rolls-Royce Condor IA, V-12 Engine, 1921. Creator: Rolls-Royce
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Rolls-Royce Condor IA, V-12 Engine, 1921. Creator: Rolls-Royce
Following its success as an automobile manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, Ltd. began design and development of aircraft engines at the request of the British Admiralty at the beginning of World War I. The Rolls-Royce Condor was a large and very powerful engine developed at the end of the war in 1918 for use in long-range heavy bombers, principally for bombing Berlin, Germany. Design work was begun at the end of 1917 and retained the same cylinder construction of earlier types. A total of 327 Condors were recorded as having been built. The Condor Mk IA (also referred to as the Condor II) was built in 1921. It succeeded the Mk I and incorporated several design changes, increasing the power and speed. Only 34 of these engines were built by Rolls-Royce at Derby. The Condor Mk IA powered the Beardmore BeRo.1 Inflexible, Fairey N.4 Atalanta, and the Hawker Horsley aircraft
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This print showcases the Rolls-Royce Condor IA, a remarkable V-12 engine created by Rolls-Royce in 1921. Originally renowned for their luxurious automobiles, Rolls-Royce expanded their expertise to aircraft engines during World War I at the request of the British Admiralty. The Condor was specifically designed as a powerful and robust engine for long-range heavy bombers, with its primary objective being the bombing of Berlin, Germany. The development of this extraordinary engine began in 1917 and retained similar cylinder construction from previous models. A total of 327 Condors were manufactured, with only 34 Mk IA engines built by Rolls-Royce at Derby. This particular model succeeded its predecessor (Mk I) and incorporated various design enhancements that significantly increased power and speed. The Condor Mk IA played an integral role in powering notable aircraft such as the Beardmore BeRo. 1 Inflexible, Fairey N. 4 Atalanta, and Hawker Horsley. Its immense capabilities made it an indispensable asset in aviation history. Preserved within the National Air and Space Museum's collection, this photograph captures not only a technological marvel but also represents Britain's significant contribution to air transport during the early twentieth century. With its vibrant colors highlighting every intricate detail of steel paint aluminum rubber copper brass textile components, this image serves as an educational resource for those interested in propulsion reciprocating rotary technology. Rolls-Royce Limited's legacy extends beyond luxury vehicles; it encompasses groundbreaking advancements that revolutionized both land and sky transportation forever.
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