De Havilland Engine Company
| Industry | Aerospace engineering |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1944 |
| Defunct | 1961 |
| Fate | Integrated into Bristol Siddeley |
| Successor | Bristol Siddeley |
| Headquarters | Leavesden, Watford, UK |
Key people | Frank Halford (Chief Designer) |
| Products | Aircraft engines |
| Parent | de Havilland Aircraft Company |
The de Havilland Engine Company originated as a division within the de Havilland aircraft manufacturer, initially established in 1926 as the 'Engine Division of the de Havilland Aircraft Company,' responsible for creating the renowned de Havilland Gipsy aero-engine.[1] In 1961, it was absorbed by Bristol Siddeley (BSEL), which itself became part of Rolls-Royce Limited in 1966.
History
Formally constituted at Stag Lane in February 1944, the company relocated in 1946 to a government-leased facility at Leavesden, previously used for manufacturing the Handley Page Halifax.[2] This site is currently known as Leavesden Film Studios.
The firm developed one of the pioneering turbojet engines, the de Havilland Goblin, which powered the early post-World War II de Havilland Vampire fighter aircraft. Subsequent designs included the de Havilland Ghost, a turbojet that powered initial models of both the de Havilland Comet airliner and the de Havilland Venom fighter.
Additionally, de Havilland produced the de Havilland Gnome turboshaft engine under licence from the American General Electric T58. The company was eventually merged into Bristol Siddeley Engines Limited (BSEL) in 1961; BSEL later combined with Rolls-Royce Limited in 1966, continuing operations under the Rolls-Royce brand.
Piston engines
- de Havilland Ghost
- de Havilland Gipsy
- de Havilland Gipsy Minor
- de Havilland Gipsy Major
- de Havilland Gipsy Six
- de Havilland Gipsy Queen
- de Havilland Gipsy Twelve
- de Havilland Gipsy King
Turbojets
Turboshafts
Rocket engines
See also
References
- Gunston, Bill. Encyclopedia of Aero Engines Worldwide. Patrick Stephens Limited, Cambridge, England, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
- Lumsden, Alec. British Aircraft Piston Engines and Their Applications. Airlife Publishing, Marlborough, Wiltshire, 2003. ISBN 1-85310-294-6
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