Liberty L-4
The Liberty L-4B was an experimental water-cooled inline four-cylinder aircraft engine developed in the United States during World War I.[1] The Script error: No such module "convert". engine was designed and manufactured by the Hudson Motor Car Company and was mainly intended for use in training airplanes.[2] Only two examples of the L-4B were produced, since other types of engines were available and in production. While the engine was ground-tested, it is unknown if the L-4 was ever test-flown. The L-4 was created as part of a US aircraft engine development effort which also created the six-cylinder Liberty L-6, eight-cylinder Liberty L-8 and twelve-cylinder Liberty L-12.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Type: Four-cylinder inline piston engine
- Bore: 5 in. (127mm)
- Stroke: 7 in. (177.8mm)
- Displacement: 549.8 cuin (9.0 L)
Components
- Cooling system: Water-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 102 hp (76 kW)
See also
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References
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