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V-8, Hispano-Suiza A (Wright-Martin) Engine

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This object is on display in the Legend, Memory and the Great War in the Air exhibition at the Museum in Washington, DC.


V-8, Hispano-Suiza A (Wright-Martin) Engine

 

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Wright Hispano-Suiza A

In 1916, the Societe d'Exploitation des Materiels Hispano-Suiza of France began manufacturing Type A engines for the Spad fighter. This 112 kw (150 shp) engine was produced under license by the U.S. Wright-Martin Corporation (later Wright Aeronautical). It was principally used on U.S. military training aircraft such as the Curtiss JN-4H.

Transferred from the U.S. Navy, Naval Supply Center, Norfolk, Virginia.

Manufacturer:   Wright Aeronautical

Designer:   La Société Hispano-Suiza
Marc Birkigt

Date: 1918

Country of Origin: United States of America

Dimensions:
Length 144 cm (56.69 in.), Width 84.9 cm (33.4375 in.), Height 83.2 cm (32.75 in.)



Physical Description:
Type: V-type, 8 cylinders, liquid-cooled Power rating: 112 KW (150 hp) at 1,450 rpm Displacement: 718.88 cu in Bore and Stroke: 120 mm (4.72 in) x 130 mm (5.12 in) Weight (dry): 202 kg (445 lb) Condition: Cutaway; missing ignition wiring and data plate; exhaust manifold open; 1 protex plug broken; on stand.


Inventory number: A19710885000