de Havilland Gipsy Major
| de Havilland Aircraft Company | |
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| Gipsy Major | |
| Production period: | since 1932 |
| Manufacturer: | de Havilland Aircraft Company |
| Developing country: |
 United Kingdom
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| First run: | 1932 |
| Working principle: | Otto |
| Motor design: | In-line engine |
| Cylinder: | 4th |
| Drilling: | 118 mm |
| Hub: | 140 mm |
| Displacement: | 6,120 cm 3 |
| Compression: | 5.25: 1 |
| Mixture preparation: | Carburetor |
| Engine charging: | no |
| Cooling system: | Air cooling |
| Power: | 108 kW |
| Dimensions: | 136 kg |
| Previous model: | none |
| Successor: | none |
The de Havilland Gipsy Major or Gipsy IIIa was an aircraft engine made by the British manufacturer de Havilland Aircraft Company . The air-cooled four-cylinder in - line engine was a further development of the Gipsy III . Production started in 1932 and ended after delivery of 14,615 engines. Alfa Romeo made after the Second World War as under license additional engines under the name Alfa Romeo 110 .
Like its predecessor, the Gipsy Major had "hanging" cylinders ( crankshaft on top). The displacement was 374 cubic inches (approx. 6.1 liters). The arrangement of the cylinders may, for a given propeller diameter, the chassis has a lower height and receive the pilot's view is less obstructed by the exhaust gases. In addition, the accessibility of the cylinder head ( valve control ) and spark plugs is easier.
Use (selection)
Gipsy Major
- De Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth
- DH.84 Dragon
- DHA-3 drover
- DHC-1 chipmunk
- Handley Page Manx
- Miles Magister
- RWD-5 to
- RWD-19
- Saab Safir
- Sasin Spraymaster
- Taylorcraft oyster
