Curtiss OXX
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The Curtiss OXX was an early, water-cooled V-8 aero engine derived from the Curtiss OX.
[edit] Applications
- Aeromarine 39
- Aeromarine 40
- Curtiss F
- Curtiss FL
- Curtiss JN-4
- Curtiss MF
- Curtiss N-9
- Standard J-1
[edit] Specifications (OXX-6)
General characteristics
- Type: 8-cylinder water-cooled Vee aircraft piston engine
- Bore: 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Stroke: 5 in (127 mm)
- Displacement: 568 in³ (9.3 L)
- Dry weight: 401 lb (182 kg)
Components
- Cooling system: Water-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 100 hp (75 kW) at 1,400 rpm
- Specific power:
- Compression ratio: 4.92:1
- Power-to-weight ratio:
[edit] References
- Molson, K. M. (1972) "The Curtiss OX-5 Engine." Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society.
- US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Type Certificate Data Sheet Curtiss OXX-6 (Group 2 - Domestic engines approved prior to 7/15/29)
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