Detroit Horizontally-Opposed 2-Cylinder Engine

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Object Details

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)
Summary
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.
Credit Line
Gift of Herman A. Ecker.
Circa 1910-11
Inventory Number
A19800226000
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary
Materials
Magnesium
Steel
Paint
Synthetic Cork
Copper Alloy
Ceramic
Dimensions
Length 127 cm, (50 in.), Width 81.3 cm (32 in.), Height 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19800226000
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d40bab2d-1d29-4ea8-ad59-2aa60c92b153
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