Benz Bz.IV
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The Benz Bz.IV was a German 6-cylinder, water-cooled, inline engine developed for aircraft use. Deliveries began in 1916 and some 6,400 were produced. It was a dual-camshaft design, with two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. The crankcase and pistons were of aluminium. The cylinders were cast iron surrounded by a sheet metal cooling jacket.
[edit] Applications
- Chitty 2 racing car
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Type: 6-cylinder water-cooled inline aircraft piston engine
- Bore: 145 mm (5.7 in)
- Stroke: 190 mm (7.5 in)
- Displacement: 18.8 L (1,150 in³)
- Length: 1,990 mm (78 in)
- Width: 530 mm (20 in)
- Height: 1,150 mm (45 in)
- Dry weight: 370 kg (820 lb)
Components
- Cooling system: Water-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 170 kW (230 hp) at 1,400 rpm
- Specific power:
- Power-to-weight ratio:
[edit] References
- Kroschel, Gunter and Helmust Stützer. (1977) Die deutschen Militarflugzeuge 1910-1918 Wilhelmshaven: Lohse-Eissing Mittler.
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