Hispano-Suiza A (Wright-Martin) V-8 Engine

Object Details

Physical Description: Type: Reciprocating, V-type, 8 cylinders, liquid-cooled; Power rating: 112 kW (150 hp) at 1,450 rpm; Displacement: 11.78 L (718.88 cu in.); Bore and Stroke: 120 mm (4.72 in) x 130 mm (5.12 in); Weight (dry): 202 kg (445 lb)
Summary: Hispano-Suiza engines were developed by Marc Birkigt, of Swiss origin, and first manufactured in Barcelona, Spain for use in automobiles. Hisso engines were very successful and featured innovative cast-aluminum cylinder construction with internal water passages. Increased demand for World War I, in particular, required licensing of Hisso aircraft engine manufacturing in France, England and the U.S. The Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation, later the Wright Aeronautical Corporation, acquired the American rights and claimed improvements during further development.; In 1916, the Societe d'Exploitation des Materiels Hispano-Suiza of France began manufacturing Type A engines for the Spad fighter. Produced under license by Wright-Martin, this engine powered U.S. military training aircraft such as the Curtiss JN-4H.; .

1918

Materials: Metal; Cadmium Plating
Dimensions: 3-D: 144 × 84.9 × 832cm (4 ft. 8 11/16 in. × 2 ft. 9 7/16 in. × 27 ft. 3 9/16 in.); Support: 75 × 86 × 55.5cm (2 ft. 5 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 9 7/8 in. × 1 ft. 9 7/8 in.)