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Curtiss V-X, V-8 Engine, Circa 1915. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
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Curtiss V-X, V-8 Engine, Circa 1915. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company
Among the most successful early engines marketed in the United States were those designed and built by aviation pioneer and inventor Glenn Curtiss in his factory in Hammondsport, New York. Early Curtiss engines were designed to power motorcycles. The Curtiss V-X was manufactured in Hammondsport and Buffalo beginning in 1915 to power the R series of Curtiss biplanes, especially the R-6 and R-9 training seaplanes and R-4 training landplane. Modified examples of the latter type were used by the Army in its 1916 operations on the Mexican border and for carrying U.S. mail. With the advent of World War I, Curtiss concentrated its production on the 67 kW (90 hp) OX-5 engine which powered the JN-4D " Jenny" trainer aircraft. The U.S. Governments Liberty engine fulfilled the need for a higher power engine; therefore, the V-X engines were phased out before reaching large-scale production
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This print showcases the remarkable Curtiss V-X engine, a true marvel of early aviation engineering. Created by the renowned Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company in 1915, this powerful V-8 engine was initially designed to power motorcycles before finding its purpose in aircraft. The Curtiss V-X played a vital role in propelling the R series of Curtiss biplanes, particularly the R-6 and R-9 training seaplanes as well as the R-4 training landplane. These aircraft were instrumental during important operations on the Mexican border and even carried U. S. mail. However, with World War I looming on the horizon, production shifted towards more potent engines like the Liberty engine. Consequently, despite its immense success, large-scale production of the V-X engines never materialized. In this close-up shot against a striking black background, every intricate detail of this historic piece is brought to life. The image captures not only an object but also represents a significant era in American aviation history. Preserved at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this photograph serves as both an educational tool for future generations interested in flight technology and a testament to Glenn Hammond Curtiss' pioneering spirit. With its steel-aluminum paint finish gleaming under studio lights, this heritage art piece reminds us of America's rich aerospace legacy while honoring one man's vision that forever changed air transport.
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