Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There is a lot to cover here, the first 20 mins just go over the basics of calculating equivalent compression ratios in supercharged engines, I start with automotive examples because they are easier to understand. At about the 20 min mark we get into airplanes.
How good were the German B4 and C3 aviation fuels? We have allied reports on them, but they don't answer all the questions. Were the Luftwaffe aircraft really held back by low fuel quality, or was it something else like metallurgy?
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The Stuka book from Chris and Bernhard. indiegogo.com/projects/stuka-the-doctrine-of-the-german-dive-bomber/#
The Ricardo book is now in the Patreon section for all members, and my book on supercharging is now readable there for the premium tier members.
There is a lot to cover here, the first 20 mins just go over the basics of calculating equivalent compression ratios in supercharged engines, I start with automotive examples because they are easier to understand. At about the 20 min mark we get into airplanes.
How good were the German B4 and C3 aviation fuels? We have allied reports on them, but they don't answer all the questions. Were the Luftwaffe aircraft really held back by low fuel quality, or was it something else like metallurgy?
The Official auto and Air Fan Store is Here!
gregs-airplanesandautomobiles.pixels.com
Please support this channel:
patreon.com/GregsAirplanesandAutomobiles
Paypal: mistydawne2010@yahoo.com
Mr. Douglas' book: calum-douglas.com
The Stuka book from Chris and Bernhard. indiegogo.com/projects/stuka-the-doctrine-of-the-german-dive-bomber/#
The Ricardo book is now in the Patreon section for all members, and my book on supercharging is now readable there for the premium tier members.
