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Permanent Exhibition Engines Engine Hall

Antoinette 8V

Country:France
Type:inline engine
Year:1908

The oldest engine in the Museum’s collection. The designer of the Antoinette engine was Leon Levavasseur. Each of the eight cylinders has a separate injection carburettor. Of particular note is the cooling system, which utilised full evaporation of water on the cylinders. Due to the complicated fuel system and cooling arrangement, the engine did not find favour with users at the time. It was used in aircraft of the same name.

Technical data:

Configuration8-cylinder V-type
Coolingwater
Displacement8.0 l
Power65 hp