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The Wright J-5 Whirlwind aircraft engine. Developed by the Wright Aeronautical Corporation from it's Lawrance J-1 engine, the J-5 produced 220 horsepower and was the first engine to have sodium-cooled exhaust valves and to be self-lubricating. These innovations greatly increased its reliability. The J-5 won the prestigious Collier Trophy for 1927.
Type: Air-cooled radial Cylinders: 9
Displacement: 12.9L (788 cu in)
Power: 220 hp at 1,800 rpm. Weight: 232 kg (510 lb)
Manufacturer: Wright Aeronautical Corp., Paterson, N.J.
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| current | 09:50, 16 January 2017 | | 2,780 × 2,728 (4.73 MB) | 127.0.0.1 (talk) | The Wright J-5 Whirlwind aircraft engine. Developed by the Wright Aeronautical Corporation from it's Lawrance J-1 engine, the J-5 produced 220 horsepower and was the first engine to have sodium-cooled exhaust valves and to be self-lubricating. These innovations greatly increased its reliability. The J-5 won the prestigious Collier Trophy for 1927. <p>Type: Air-cooled radial Cylinders: 9 </p> <p>Displacement: 12.9L (788 cu in) </p> <p>Power: 220 hp at 1,800 rpm. Weight: 232 kg (510 lb) </p> Manufacturer: Wright Aeronautical Corp., Paterson, N.J. |
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