Rolls-Royce Eagle XVI

For other uses, see Rolls-Royce Eagle (disambiguation).

Eagle XVI
TypePiston X-16 aero engine
ManufacturerRolls-Royce Limited
First run1925
Major applicationsNot flown
Number built1

The Rolls-Royce Eagle XVI was a British experimental 16 cylinder aero engine designed and developed by Rolls-Royce Limited in 1925. The engine was test run but did not fly, the project, together with the planned larger variant, the Eagle XX, was cancelled in favour of the Rolls-Royce Kestrel, that was being developed concurrently.

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