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Wright Vertical 4

The Wright Vertical 4 engine was an early aircraft piston engine with four inline cylinders.

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Among other aircraft the Vertical 4 powered the U.S. Navy's first Wright aircraft, the B-1 "hydroaeroplane".

General characteristics

  • Type: 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline piston aircraft engine
  • Displacement: 240 cubic inches (3.9 l)
  • Length: 25 inches (635 mm)
  • Width: 14 inches (356 mm)
  • Height: 35 inches (890 mm)
  • Dry weight: 180 pounds (81.6 kg)

    • Components

  • Cooling system: liquid-cooled

    • Performance

  • Power output: 36 horsepower (27 kW) at 1600 rpm

    • References

    Wright Vertical 4 Wikipedia
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