D. Napier & Son
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D. Napier & Son was a British engineering company best known for producing high-performance aircraft engines and automotive components in the early to mid-20th century.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| D. Napier & Son canonical | 3 |
| D. Napier & Son Limited | 1 |
| Napier engineering team | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
British company
ⓘ
engineering company ⓘ |
| activePeriod |
early 20th century
ⓘ
mid-20th century ⓘ |
| category |
defunct aircraft engine manufacturers of the United Kingdom
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defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England ⓘ engineering companies of the United Kingdom ⓘ |
| contributedTo |
British aero engine technology
ⓘ
development of high-performance piston aircraft engines ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| fate | acquired by English Electric ⓘ |
| field |
aeronautical engineering
ⓘ
mechanical engineering ⓘ |
| foundedBy | David Napier NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNotableEngine |
Napier Deltic opposed-piston engine
NERFINISHED
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Napier Lion W12 engine NERFINISHED ⓘ Napier Sabre H-24 engine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPart | Napier Aero Engine works NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inception | 1808 ⓘ |
| industry |
aerospace
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automotive ⓘ engineering ⓘ |
| knownFor |
automotive components
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high-performance aircraft engines ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Acton, London NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
World War I aircraft engines
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World War II aircraft engines ⓘ high power-to-weight ratio engines ⓘ innovative engine design ⓘ |
| predecessor | David Napier’s precision engineering business ⓘ |
| product |
Napier Deltic engine
NERFINISHED
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Napier Lion engine NERFINISHED ⓘ Napier Sabre engine NERFINISHED ⓘ aircraft engines ⓘ automobile engines ⓘ luxury cars ⓘ marine engines ⓘ turbochargers ⓘ |
| successor | Napier Turbochargers NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| suppliedTo | Royal Air Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
19th century
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20th century ⓘ |
| usedIn |
locomotives
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military aircraft ⓘ naval vessels ⓘ racing cars ⓘ |
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D. Napier & Son Limited
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Napier engineering team