Benz Bz.IIIb
The Benz Bz.IIIb was an eight-cylinder, water-cooled, V-engine developed in Germany for use in aircraft in 1918.
| Bz.IIIb | |
|---|---|
| Type | 8-cylinder Vee water-cooled piston engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Benz & Cie. |
Design and development
Inspired by the Hispano-Suiza 8, some of which were captured and tested, the Benz Bz.IIIb was a fairly large engine, but its performance was disappointing. Despite not being accepted for service use a number of late World War I prototype German aircraft used the Bz.IIIb, the Benz IIIbo and the geared Benz IIIbm. The latter suffered vibration problems.[1]
Applications
Specifications (Benz Bz.IIIb)
General characteristics
- Type: 8-cylinder liquid-cooled 60° V engine[2]
- Bore: 135 mm (5.31 in)[2]
- Stroke: 135 mm (5.31 in)[2]
- Displacement: 15.5 L (943 cu in)
- Length: 1,300 mm (51 in)[3]
- Width: 860 mm (34 in)[3]
- Height: 850 mm (33 in)[3]
- Dry weight: 257 kg (568lb)[3]
Components
- Fuel system: Carburetor
- Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Notes
- Green & Swanborough (1994) p.339
- Gunston (1989) p.23
- Century of flight
References
- Gunston, Bill (1986). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens. p. 25.
- Green, William; Swanborough, Gordon (1994). The Complete Book of Fighters. Godalming, UK: Salamander Books. p. 339. ISBN 1-85833-777-1.
- "Century of Flight". Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2013.
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