Benz Bz.II

Bz.II
Type 6-cyl. water-cooled in-line piston engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Benz & Cie
First run 1913

The Benz Bz.II (manufacturer's designation Benz Type FD) was a six-cylinder, water-cooled, inline engine developed in Germany for use in aircraft in 1913.[1] With a displacement of 10.15 L (619.4 cu in) it developed about 75–82 kW (100–110 hp).[2][3] It had cast-iron cylinders with sheet metal cooling jackets welded to them. The two overhead valves per cylinder were operated via pushrods and rocker arms by a single camshaft embedded in the engine block on the right-hand side.[3]

Applications

  • Albatros W.5
  • Hansa-Brandenburg B.I

Specifications

Data from Angle[3]

General characteristics

  • Type: 6-cyl. water-cooled in-line piston engine
  • Bore: 116 mm (4.57 in)
  • Stroke: 160 mm (6.30 in)
  • Displacement: 10.15 L (619.4 cu in)
  • Dry weight: c. 193 kg (425 lb)

Components

  • Valvetrain: One camshaft in the engine block, driving one inlet and one exhaust valve per cylinder via pushrods and rocker arms (overhead valve).
  • Cooling system: Water-cooled

Performance

  • Power output: 82 kW (110 hp) at 1,300 rpm

References

  1. ^ Gunston 1986, pp. 22–23
  2. ^ Benz Type FD engine manual
  3. ^ a b c Angle 1921, pp. 83-85

Bibliography

  • Gunston, Bill (1986). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens. pp. 22–23.
  • Angle, Glenn Dale (1921). Airplane Engine Encyclopedia: An Alphabetically Arranged Compilation Of All Available Data On The World's Airplane Engines. Otterbein Press. p. 83-85. OL 23525261M.
  • "Benz Type FB, FD and FF aero engine manual". Retrieved 12 October 2020.
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