Renault 80 hp, V-8 Engine, ca. 1913. Creator: Renault

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Renault 80 hp, V-8 Engine, ca. 1913. Creator: Renault

The first versions of this engine were built in 1908, and set an 8-hour endurance record in 1910. It continued to be used through World War I, especially in British training planes. A unique feature of the engine was that the propeller was driven at one-half engine speed by being driven off of the camshaft rather than the crankshaft in the conventional manner. For cooling on tractor planes, a cowl was fitted to the engine to funnel the prop wash through the cylinders. On pusher planes, a fan was mounted opposite the propeller end to force air through a casing which partially surrounded the cylinders. Cooling the cylinders was augmented with fuel cooling. The engine powered French aircraft including Farman, Voisin, and BE 2, and British aircraft including Airco D.H.6, Alliance P.1, Avro 548, Caudron G. III, Maurice Farman Serie VII Longhorn and Serie 11 Shorthorn, Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5a, and Vickers F.B.7A

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This print showcases the Renault 80 hp, V-8 Engine, a remarkable creation by Renault in the early 20th century. Originally developed in 1908, this engine proved its mettle by setting an impressive 8-hour endurance record in 1910. Its reliability and performance made it a popular choice during World War I, particularly among British training planes. What set this engine apart was its unique design feature: instead of driving the propeller through the conventional crankshaft method, it ingeniously utilized the camshaft to drive it at half the engine speed. This innovative approach allowed for efficient propulsion while maintaining optimal balance. To ensure effective cooling on tractor planes, a specially designed cowl was fitted around the engine to channel prop wash through the cylinders. On pusher planes, a fan mounted opposite the propeller end forcefully directed air through a casing surrounding the cylinders. Additionally, fuel cooling further enhanced cylinder temperature regulation. The versatility of this powerful engine enabled it to power various French aircraft models such as Farman, Voisin, and BE2; as well as British aircraft including Airco D. H. 6, Alliance P. 1. , Avro 548, Caudron G. III. , Maurice Farman Serie VII Longhorn and Serie 11 Shorthorn; Royal Aircraft Factory S. E. 5a; and Vickers F. B7A. Preserved within Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this historic artifact represents both technological advancement and aviation heritage from an era when flight was still in its infancy.

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