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The Bristol Pegasus was an air-cooled radial aircraft engine with nine cylinders. Derived from the Mercury, but with numerous mechanical improvements, it had a bore of 5.75 inches (146mm) and stroke of 7.5 inches (146mm).
| Model |
Horsepower |
Wattage |
Notes |
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| IIIM3 |
690 hp |
514 kW |
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| VI |
775 hp |
578 kW |
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| X |
920 hp |
686 kW |
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| XVIII |
1065 hp |
794 kW |
Aircraft using this engine included the Stanraer, Sunderland, Swordfish, and Walrus.
References
Gunston (2006)
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