Walter Polaris
The Walter Polaris was a Czechoslovakian three-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine for powering light aircraft that was developed in the 1930s.[1]
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Walter Polaris (1932)
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| Type | Radial aero engine |
| National origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Manufacturer | Walter Aircraft Engines |
Applications
Engines on display
A preserved example of the Walter Polaris engine is on display at the following museum:
- Prague Aviation Museum, Kbely
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Walter Polaris, side view (1932)
Specifications (Polaris)
General characteristics
- Type: 3-cylinder radial piston engine
Components
- Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Carburettor
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
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References
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Notes
- Gunston 1989, p. 174.
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
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