The Pobjoy Niagara is a British seven-cylinder, air-cooled, radial, aero-engine first produced in 1934. The design ran at higher speeds than conventional engines, and used reduction gearing to lower the speed of the propeller. This led to a noticeable off-centre mounting for the propeller. The Niagara was a popular engine for light and experimental aircraft, well regarded due to its small diameter, smooth operation, low noise and innovative engineering.
Pobjoy Niagara
Airworthy Pobjoy Niagara installed in a Comper Swift at the Shuttleworth Collection
The Comper C.L.A.7 Swift is a British single-seat sporting aircraft designed and produced by the Comper Aircraft Company. It was the company’s first aircraft.
Comper Swift
Comper Swift, G-ACTF.
Comper Swift with Gypsy III engine 3-view drawing from L'Aerophile Salon 1932