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.
First airplane diesel engine -- Packard model DR-980 of 1928
Smithsonian Annals Flight
Smithsonian Annals of Flight ; 1 , n 2
1964
48 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Packard diesel aircraft engine
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