Benz Bz.III
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| Bz.III | |
|---|---|
| Type | 6-cylinder in-line water-cooled piston engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Benz & Cie. |
The Benz Bz.III was a six-cylinder, water-cooled, inline engine developed in Germany for use in aircraft in 1914. Developing 112 kW (150 hp) at 1,400 rpm from 14.3 L (875 cu in),[1] it powered many German military aircraft during World War I. It was replaced in production by the unrelated Benz Bz.IIIa.[1] and eventually the V-8 Benz Bz.IIIb.
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Specifications
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Type: Six-cylinder, inline piston engine
- Bore: 130 mm (5.118 in)
- Stroke: 180 mm (7.087 in)
- Displacement: 14.3 L (873 cu in)
- Dry weight: 270 kg (595 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain: One camshaft in the engine block, driving one inlet and one exhaust valve per cylinder via pushrods and rocker arms (overhead valve).
- Cooling system: Water-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 112 kW (150 hp) at 1,400 rpm
- Specific power: 8.4 kW/l
- Compression ratio: 4.7
- Specific fuel consumption: 310 g/kWh
See also
- Related lists
References
- Smith, Herschel. Aircraft Piston Engines. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill, 1981. ISBN 0-07-058472-9.
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- Kyrill von Gersdorff, Kurt Grasmann. Flugmotoren und Strahltriebwerke, Bernard & Graefe Verlag, 1981, ISBN 3-7637-5272-2
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