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Curtiss Modified Model L, V-8 Engine, Circa 1910. Creator
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Curtiss Modified Model L, V-8 Engine, Circa 1910. Creator
Curtiss was one of the most successful early American aircraft engine manufacturers. The first Curtiss engines were air cooled but, to achieve higher power, Curtiss began to develop liquid-cooled engines. Historical evidence suggests that this Model L artifact was one of two higher-performance engines built by Curtiss for his experimental monoplane that was shown, but not flown, at the 1910 Gordon Bennett Race held at Belmont Park, N.Y. Both engines were later assigned to Eugene Ely, a pilot for Curtiss, who used them in exhibition and demonstration flights. It is likely that one of those engines powered the aircraft which crashed in 1912 at Macon, Georgia, killing Ely. Continued evolution of the Curtiss V-8 engine led to the OX-5, of which more than 10, 000 were produced by the end of World War I in 1918. The U.S. government sold thousands of these to the public as surplus at a fraction of their original cost
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This print showcases the Curtiss Modified Model L, a groundbreaking aircraft engine from the early 20th century. Created by one of America's most successful aircraft engine manufacturers, Glenn H. Curtiss, this particular model represents an important milestone in aviation history. Initially known for his air-cooled engines, Curtiss ventured into developing liquid-cooled engines to achieve higher power outputs. The Model L artifact featured in this image is believed to be one of two high-performance engines built by Curtiss for his experimental monoplane showcased at the 1910 Gordon Bennett Race held in Belmont Park, New York. Afterwards, these engines were assigned to Eugene Ely, a skilled pilot working with Curtiss. Ely utilized them for exhibition and demonstration flights until tragedy struck in 1912 when he crashed an aircraft powered by one of these engines in Macon, Georgia. Despite this setback, the evolution of the Curtiss V-8 engine continued and eventually led to the development of the OX-5 engine. By the end of World War I in 1918, over 10,000 OX-5 engines had been produced. The U. S. government sold many surplus OX-5 engines at significantly reduced prices to the public. This remarkable print captures not only a significant piece of aviation history but also pays tribute to pioneers like Glenn H. Curtiss and Eugene Ely who pushed boundaries and paved the way for future advancements in flight technology.
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