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Curtiss C-4 or D-4, In-line 4 Engine, ca. 1907. Creator
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Curtiss C-4 or D-4, In-line 4 Engine, ca. 1907. Creator
This engine, built by the Glenn H. Curtiss Manufacturing Company of Hammondsport, New York, about 1907 is believed to be a Model C-4 or D-4 engine. The Model C-4 was designed specifically as a power plant for a U.S. military dirigible. It was built as a light aeronautical engine and was fitted with mechanical valves and auxiliary ports. A propeller was connected directly to its drive shaft. The Model D-4 was identical with the Model C-4 excepting that it was water cooled. The D-4 was designed as a lightweight engine recommended by Curtiss for marine applications where the added weight of about 34 kg (75 lb) for the water-cooling system was not objectionable. Both engine models were rated at 19 kW (25 shp). This motor, which has both air- (cylinder heads) and water-cooled (cylinder barrels), is believed to have powered a 1910 aircraft owned by Ralph M. Kinderman
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This print showcases the remarkable Curtiss C-4 or D-4 engine, believed to have been built around 1907 by the renowned Glenn H. Curtiss Manufacturing Company of Hammondsport, New York. This particular model is thought to be either a Model C-4 or D-4 engine, both designed with specific purposes in mind. The Model C-4 was ingeniously crafted as a power plant for a U. S. military dirigible, boasting features such as mechanical valves and auxiliary ports. Its drive shaft was directly connected to a propeller, making it an ideal choice for aerial applications. On the other hand, the water-cooled Model D-4 shared many similarities with its counterpart but was primarily recommended for marine uses where weight constraints were less critical. Both models boasted an impressive power rating of 19 kW (25 shp), showcasing their exceptional capabilities during that era. The motor captured in this photograph possesses unique characteristics; featuring both air-cooled cylinder heads and water-cooled cylinder barrels. It is believed that this extraordinary engine powered an aircraft owned by Ralph M. Kinderman back in 1910 – truly a testament to its enduring performance and reliability. As we delve into aviation history through this image, we are reminded of Glenn Hammond Curtiss' significant contributions to American aerospace technology and his pioneering spirit that propelled flight into new frontiers.
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