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Curtiss OXX

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

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Variants

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

Applications

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

    • Engines on display

  • The Kansas Aviation Museum has an OXX-6 on display.

    • The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY has an OXX-2 on exhibit.

    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

  • Power output: 100 hp (75 kW) at 1,400 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 4.92:1

    • References

    Curtiss OXX Wikipedia
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