Aeroplane Engine [Bristol Hercules]

Object detail

Accession number

1969.292.9

Maker

Bristol Aeroplane Company

Production period

1940s

Description

A Bristol Hercules engine that belongs to the Hastings. 18-cylinder, air-cooled, two-row radial engine.
It was one of the largest piston aircraft engines to enter production, and was introduced into service use towards the end of World War II.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Engine Collection

Credit Line

Bristol Aeroplane Company. Aeroplane Engine [Bristol Hercules], 1969.292.9. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Component, Aircraft Engine, Aircraft Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Gas Personal protective equipment Machine Armour Engineering Composite material Helmet Metal Fictional character Small appliance

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