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Wright Whirlwind J-4B, Byrd North Pole Flight, Radial 9 Engine, ca. 1926
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Wright Whirlwind J-4B, Byrd North Pole Flight, Radial 9 Engine, ca. 1926
Charles Lawrance started his designs for an air-cooled engine in 1915. In 1921, Lawrance designed his first engine for a U.S. Navy contract, which wanted a compact lightweight engine not plagued with water leakage problems. Following a Navy encouraged merger with Wright, the Lawrance engine progressed through design stages, as the Wright Whirlwind J-3, J-4, J-5, and J-6 series. The most famous of these was the J-5, used by Lindbergh. J-4 engines powered such aircraft as the Fairchild FC-1 and FC-2, Fokker Universal, Laird Commercial LC-B200, Stearman C2B and C3B, and Stinson Detroiter SB-1. When introduced in 1925, the J-4 was adopted by the Navy as a stock power plant. A total of 190 J-4 engines were built. In 1926, Admiral Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett made a flight from Spitzbergen, Norway over the North Pole and back. This was the first airplane flight over the Pole, and used the J-4B engine in a Fokker F-VII Tri-motor
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This print showcases the remarkable Wright Whirlwind J-4B engine, a true marvel of aviation history. Developed by Charles Lawrance in the early 1920s, this air-cooled engine was specifically designed to address the water leakage issues that plagued previous models. The collaboration between Lawrance and Wright Aeronautical resulted in a series of engines known as the J-3, J-4, J-5, and J-6. Among these engines, the J-4 gained significant recognition for its exceptional performance and reliability. It powered various iconic aircraft such as the Fairchild FC-1 and FC-2, Fokker Universal, Laird Commercial LC-B200, Stearman C2B and C3B, and Stinson Detroiter SB-1. Its versatility made it an ideal choice for numerous military applications. In 1926, Admiral Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett embarked on an extraordinary journey from Spitzbergen in Norway to fly over the North Pole using a Fokker F-VII Tri-motor equipped with the powerful J-4B engine. This groundbreaking flight marked a historic milestone as it was the first-ever airplane expedition over the North Pole. The photograph captures not only a magnificent piece of engineering but also commemorates an incredible achievement in aviation history. With its sleek design and undeniable impact on early aviation exploration, this image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to conquer new frontiers in flight.
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