This Detroit Aero Engines artifact is one of several engines designed by Fred Weinberg of Detroit, Michigan. Intended as an affordable power plant for amateur aviators throughout the U.S, it was built during 1910 and 1911, with one thousand or more claimed to be sold. Many fewer were believed to be used in completed airplanes.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
Circa 1910-11
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary
Manufacturer
Detroit Airplane Motor Company
Physical Description
Type: Reciprocating, Horizontally-opposed, 2 cylinders, Air-cooled
Power rating: 19 - 22 kW (25 - 30 hp) at 1,500 rpm
Displacement: 3.89 L (237.48 cu in)
Bore and Stroke: 140 mm (5.5 in.) x 127 mm (5 in.)
Weight: 160.6 kg (354 lb)
Dimensions
Length 127 cm, (50 in.), Width 81.3 cm (32 in.), Height 91.4 cm (36 in.)
Materials
Magnesium
Steel
Paint
Synthetic Cork
Copper Alloy
Ceramic
Inventory Number
A19800226000
Credit Line
Gift of Herman A. Ecker.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Open Access (CCO)
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