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3 unusual facts about Harry Ricardo


Harry Ricardo

The dramatic reduction in fuel use as a result of higher-octane fuel was directly responsible for allowing Alcock and Brown to fly the Atlantic in their Vickers Vimy bombers adapted with his modifications.

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In 1978 the US Department of Energy hired Ricardo Consulting to research the Stirling engine as a car engine.

Kelvin Diesels

Harry Ricardo the famous engine designer was employed as a consultant.



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