Curtiss OXX

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The Curtiss OXX was an early, dual ignition water-cooled V-8 aero engine derived from the Curtiss OX.[1]

Variants

Curtiss OXX-2
Curtiss OXX-3
Curtiss OXX-5
Curtiss OXX-6

Applications

Engines on display

Specifications (OXX-6)

General characteristics

  • Type: 8-cylinder water-cooled Vee aircraft piston engine
  • Bore: 4.25 in (114 mm)
  • Stroke: 5 in (127 mm)
  • Displacement: 567 in³ (9.3 L)
  • Dry weight: 401 lb (182 kg)

Components

  • Cooling system: Water-cooled

Performance

References

  1. American Aviation Historical Society. American Aviation Historical Society journal, Volumes 33-34. 
  2. "Kansas Aviation Museum". Retrieved 17 April 2012. 
  • 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)
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