Curtiss OXX

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The Curtiss OXX was an early, water-cooled V-8 aero engine derived from the Curtiss OX.

[edit] Applications

• Aeromarine 39
• Aeromarine 40
• Curtiss F
• Curtiss FL
• Curtiss JN-4
• Curtiss MF
• Curtiss N-9
• Standard J-1

[edit] Specifications (OXX-6)

General characteristics

• Type: 8-cylinder water-cooled Vee aircraft piston engine
• Bore: 4.5 in (114 mm)
• Stroke: 5 in (127 mm)
• Displacement: 568 in³ (9.3 L)
• Dry weight: 401 lb (182 kg)

Components

• Cooling system: Water-cooled

Performance

• Power output: 100 hp (75 kW) at 1,400 rpm
• Specific power:
• Compression ratio: 4.92:1
• Power-to-weight ratio:

[edit] References

• Molson, K. M. (1972) "The Curtiss OX-5 Engine." Journal of the American Aviation Historical Society.
• US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Type Certificate Data Sheet Curtiss OXX-6 (Group 2 - Domestic engines approved prior to 7/15/29)