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Argus As III

The Argus As III was a six-cylinder, in-line, water-cooled, aircraft engine produced in Germany by Argus Motoren during World War I. The As III produced 190 hp (140 kW).

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Applications

  • AEG C.IV
  • Albatros B.II
  • Albatros C.I
  • Albatros C.III
  • Gotha G.IV
  • Hannover CL.II
  • Hannover CL.IIIa
  • LFG Roland D.II
  • LFG Roland D.III
  • Rumpler C.I
  • Rumpler C.VIII
  • Sablatnig C.I

    • Specifications

    Data from Janes.

    General characteristics

  • Type: Six-cylinder, upright, inline piston engine
  • Bore: 150 mm (5.9 in)
  • Stroke: 145 mm (5.7 in)
  • Dry weight: 295 kg (650 lb)

    • Components

  • Valvetrain: Overhead-valve, two valves per cylinder, pushrod operated
  • Fuel system: Twin carburettors
  • Oil system: Pressure feed
  • Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
  • Reduction gear: Direct drive
  • Twin Bosch ignition magnetos

    • Performance

  • Power output: 190 hp (142 kW) at 1,300 rpm

    • References

    Argus As III Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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