Document Type: Book (Historical Study). Purpose: Informational. Authority: Author Expertise.

Scope: The definative historical and technical study of Chrysler's aircraft engines written by Kimble D. McCutcheon, President of the Aircraft Engine Historical Society, and himself a certified aircraft powerplant mechanic.

From the back cover: "From the early 1930s until just after World War II, when gas turbines were practically unknown, engine designers worked to create a new and more powerful generation of piston aircraft engines. Military aircraft designers hoped these engines would give bombers intercontinental range and propel fighters to speeds of more than 500 miles per hour. One such engine was the Chrysler XI-2220, an inverted V-16 less than 34 inches in diameter that produced 2,500 horsepower. This book tells the fascinating story of young automotive engineers and the engine they designed, built and flew during WWII."

Contents (from the Table of Contents):

Chapters: Chapter One - Introduction Chapter Two - Chronology Chapter Three - Singles and V-Twins Chapter Four - V-16s Chapter Five - XP-47H Chapter Six - Conclusion

Appendix A - Model Specification for XP-47H Appendix B - Pilot's Flight Operating Instructions for Army Model XP-47H Airplane Appendix C - XI-2220 Specifications and Outline Drawings Appendix D - XI-2220 Performance Data Appendix E - XI-2220 Single Cylinder Data Appendix F - Chrysler Patents Resulting from XI-2220 Work Glossary Bibliography Index