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Wright H-3 V-8 Engine, ca. 1922. Creator: Wright Aeronautical
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Wright H-3 V-8 Engine, ca. 1922. Creator: Wright Aeronautical
Famed designer Mark Birkigt was from Switzerland, but his aircraft engines were built elsewhere. Hispano-Suiza engines were built in company factories in France and Spain, but also under license in England and the United States. In 1916, the Wright-Martin Corporation was formed in New Brunswick, New Jersey in order to begin quantity production of the 112 kW (150 shp) Hispano-Suiza Model A engine ordered by the French government. Over time, among the additional Hispano-Suiza engine models developed were the 134 kW (180 shp) Model E and the 224 kW (300 hp) Model H. In 1919, Wright-Martin became Wright Aeronautical Corporation and made improvements in the Model H by raising its output to 280 (375 shp). The engine was then designated H-3. In 1922, the H-3 was considered the lightest and most efficient pursuit engine in the world
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This print showcases the remarkable Wright H-3 V-8 Engine, a true marvel of engineering from the 1920s. Created by Wright Aeronautical, this engine represents the culmination of years of innovation and expertise in aircraft propulsion. The story behind this engine is one of international collaboration and ingenuity. Designed by famed Swiss engineer Mark Birkigt, known for his Hispano-Suiza engines, it was built not only in France and Spain but also under license in England and the United States. In fact, the Wright-Martin Corporation was established in New Jersey to meet a French government order for the powerful Hispano-Suiza Model A engine. Over time, further advancements were made to these engines resulting in models like the 224 kW (300 hp) Model H. In 1919, as improvements continued to be made, Wright-Martin became known as Wright Aeronautical Corporation. By raising its output to an impressive 280 (375 shp), they transformed their creation into what we now know as the H-3 engine. This particular model earned its reputation as being both lightweight and highly efficient - making it widely regarded as one of the finest pursuit engines worldwide during that era. Displayed at an air and space museum within America's prestigious Smithsonian Institution - National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this photograph captures not just an object but a piece of history that symbolizes technological progress in aviation during those transformative times.
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