Wolseley 160 hp
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1910s British piston airship engine
| 160 hp | |
|---|---|
| Type | Piston aero engine |
| Manufacturer | Wolseley Motors Limited |
| First run | c.1910 |
| Major applications | HMA No. 1 |
The Wolseley 160 hp was a British V-8, water-cooled aero engine that first ran in 1910, it was designed and built by Wolseley Motors. Its sole known use was in the ill-fated HMA No. 1 airship which broke in two while being removed from its shed on 24 September 1911.
Applications
Specifications (160 hp)
Data from Lumsden.[1]
General characteristics
- Type: eight-cylinder, 90 degree, upright V-engine
- Bore: 5.0 in (127 mm)
- Stroke: 7.0 in (178 mm)
- Displacement: 1,100 cu in (18 L)
Components
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Cooling system: Water-cooled
- Reduction gear: Direct drive, right-hand tractor
Performance
- Power output: 147 hp (110 kW) at 1,200 rpm (maximum power for "short periods")
- Specific power: 0.13 hp/cu in (6.1 kw/L)
See also
Related lists
References
Notes
- ^ Lumsden 2003, p. 232.
Bibliography
- Lumsden, Alec. British Piston Engines and their Aircraft. Marlborough, Wiltshire: Airlife Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1-85310-294-6.