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This Detroit Aero Engines artifact is one of several engines designed by Fred Weinberg of Detroit, Michigan. Intended as an affordable power plant for amateur aviators throughout the U.S, it was built during 1910 and 1911, with one thousand or more claimed to be sold. Many fewer were believed to be used in completed airplanes.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date Circa 1910-11 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary Manufacturer Detroit Airplane Motor Company
 Physical Description Type: Reciprocating, Horizontally-opposed, 2 cylinders, Air-cooled Power rating: 19 - 22 kW (25 - 30 hp) at 1,500 rpm Displacement: 3.89 L (237.48 cu in) Bore and Stroke: 140 mm (5.5 in.) x 127 mm (5 in.) Weight: 160.6 kg (354 lb) Dimensions Length 127 cm, (50 in.), Width 81.3 cm (32 in.), Height 91.4 cm (36 in.)
 Materials Magnesium
Steel
Paint
Synthetic Cork
Copper Alloy
Ceramic
 Inventory Number A19800226000 Credit Line Gift of Herman A. Ecker. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Open Access (CCO)
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