1910 Wright Aircraft Engine
The Wright Brothers' first aircraft engine was an in-line four laid flat on its side. Wilbur carried on developing this type. Orville's design—an upright in-line four—became the most used of any model the brothers produced between 1906 and 1912. Harry Atwood, early barnstorming aviator, flew a Burgess-Wright Model F powered by this engine. A replica Burgess-Wright Model F is on display in the Museum.
Specifications: four-cylinder vertical, in-line, water-cooled; bore 4-3/8 in., stroke 4 in., displacement 240 cu. in., 28-42 hp., weight 160-180 lbs.
Note: power and weight varied with development and figures are for the type as produced 1906-12.
Accession no. 1988L03
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