History of development of engine, originally invented in Germany by H. I.A.Dorner, and further developed by Packard Motor Car Co; its general design features and specifications are presented and sequences of operating cycles compared with those of 4-stroke cycle gasoline engine; description of special weight saving features such as crankcase, crankshaft, propeller hub, and valves; four main reasons why engine was not successful.


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    Title :

    First airplane diesel engine -- Packard model DR-980 of 1928


    Additional title:

    Smithsonian Annals Flight


    Contributors:
    Meyer, R.B. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    48 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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