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Benz Bz.III

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The Benz Bz.III was a six-cylinder, water-cooled, inline engine developed in Germany for use in aircraft in 1914. Developing 112 kW (150 hp) at 1,400 rpm from 14.3 L (875 cu in), it powered many German military aircraft during World War I. It was replaced in production by the unrelated Benz Bz.IIIa. and eventually the V-8 Benz Bz.IIIb. The Benz Bz.III was built under licence in Sweden by AB Thulinverken, known as the Thulin E.

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General characteristics

  • Type: Six-cylinder, inline piston engine
  • Bore: 130 mm (5.118 in)
  • Stroke: 180 mm (7.087 in)
  • Displacement: 14.3 l (873 cu in)
  • Dry weight: 270 kg (595 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: 112 kW (150 hp) at 1,400 rpm
  • Specific power: 8.4 kW/l
  • Compression ratio: 4.7
  • Specific fuel consumption: 310 g/kWh

    • References

    Benz Bz.III Wikipedia
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