• Wright Whirlwind J-4B, Byrd North Pole Flight, Radial 9 Engine, WRIGHT WHIRLWIND J-4B, BYRD NORTH POLE FLIGHT 1926
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    Type: Radial, 9 cylinders, air cooled Power rating: 160 kW (215 hp) at 1,800 rpm Displacement: 12.9 L (788 cu in) Bore and Stroke: 114 mm (4.5 in.) x 140 mm (5.5 in.) Weight: 231 kg (508 lb)

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Dane A. Penland

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06/23/2014

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Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, , NASM Acc. 2012-0026

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Aviation; Engines; People; Piston; Propulsion

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