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Union Type 1-6, In-line 6 Engine, ca. 1917. Creator: Union Gas Engine Company
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Union Type 1-6, In-line 6 Engine, ca. 1917. Creator: Union Gas Engine Company
The Union Gas Engine Company of Oakland, California began producing marine engines in 1885, and started experimental construction of an aircraft engine in 1915. In 1917, under Army and Navy supervision, that engine, with a pusher propeller, was the first to pass the U.S. government 50-hour test, which consisted of eight full throttle, six hour runs on consecutive days, followed by a tilting test. Union engines were built primarily for use in lighter-than-air craft. A Union engine of this type powered a non-stop record 1, 760 km (1, 100 mile) flight of 25 hours from New York to Newfoundland on the U.S.N. Airship C-5 in 1919, an apparent trial for a later unaccomplished trans-Atlantic flight
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This print showcases the Union Type 1-6, In-line 6 Engine, circa 1917. Created by the renowned Union Gas Engine Company of Oakland, California, this engine was a groundbreaking innovation in the field of aviation during World War I. Originally specializing in marine engines since 1885, the company ventured into aircraft engine construction in 1915. Under strict Army and Navy supervision, this particular engine successfully passed the rigorous U. S. government's 50-hour test - an impressive feat for its time. The test involved eight full-throttle runs lasting six hours each on consecutive days, followed by a demanding tilting examination. Union engines were primarily designed for use in lighter-than-air craft such as airships and dirigibles. Notably, an engine of this type powered the record-breaking non-stop flight from New York to Newfoundland on the U. S. N. Airship C-5 in 1919 - covering a remarkable distance of 1,760 km (1,100 miles) over a duration of 25 hours. This photograph captures not only a significant technological achievement but also represents an era defined by advancements in aviation during World War I. Preserved with meticulous detail at the National Air and Space Museum within the Smithsonian Institution's scientific institution collection, it stands as a testament to human ingenuity and engineering prowess. With its vibrant colors and intricate design featuring steel aluminum paint ceramic rubber textile preservative coating elements meticulously crafted by Heritage Art experts; this print serves as both an educational tool for understanding early aviation technology and a visual tribute to our rich aerospace heritage.
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