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

Date

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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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9d40bab2d-1d29-4ea8-ad59-2aa60c92b153

Record ID

nasm_A19800226000