London, June 4.
The first of the Armstrong-Whitworth Ensign air liners, fitted with improved Tiger engines, will be delivered to Imperial Airways this week, and thereafter it is expected that the remaining 13 Ensigns will be delivered at the rate of one a week.
These aircraft, in which the controls have been made to work more easily, will have at their service an extra 220 horse power for the take-off. This represents an increase of nearly seven per cent. on the old rating of the Tiger engine, and should. improve both the take-off run and the angle of climb.
It is proposed to try the American Wright Cyclone in the same aircraft. It is understood that an order for a substantial number of Cyclone engines will be placed soon by Imperial Airways.—Reuter.
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