Bristol Perseus
| Perseus | |
|---|---|
| Preserved Bristol Perseus | |
| Type | Piston aircraft engine |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| First run | 1932 |
| Major applications | Westland Lysander Blackburn Skua |
| Number built | c.8,000 |
| Developed into | Bristol Hercules |
The Bristol Perseus was a British nine-cylinder, single-row, air-cooled radial aircraft engine produced by the Bristol Engine Company starting in 1932. It was the first production sleeve valve aero engine.