• Internal combustion engine consisting of lower crankcase and upper block. The cylinder banks are slightly offset and sit above the block. The cylinder heads house the intake and exhaust valves.
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    Type: Reciprocating, V-type, 8 cylinders, air-cooled Power rating: 29.8 kW (40 hp) at 1,800 rpm Displacement: 4.393 L (268 cu in.) Bore and Stroke: 92.08 mm (3.625 in.) x 82.55 mm (3.25 in.) Weight: 68.1 kg (150 lb)

Created by

Eric Long

Date Created

09/30/2008

Source

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

Keywords

Aviation; Engines; People; Piston; Pre-WWI; Propulsion

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