Updated: 10-Dec-2019
This company was an engine manufacturer in California.
-The most characteristic engine that they made was the "Murray-Ajax", a six-cylinder radial with two-stroke cycle. It was air-cooled, valveless and supercharged.
-With its 484 cu in it gave 80 hp at 1,400 rpm.
“Murray-Ajax”
-The "Murray-Atlas" was derived from the engine mentioned above with 8 radial cylinders and 2-stroke cycle. It was air-cooled, had no valves and it was supercharged. With 646 cubic inch it gave 120 hp at 1,400 rpm.
“Murray-Atlas”
From Appendix 10: Ajax two-stroke, rotary engine details. And cylinder and piston details.
“Ajax engine, cylinder and piston”
-The cylinder ports and the piston, with a large skirt, are clearly visible.
This engine is also known as Murray Ajax.
"Two figures to know the Ajax engine"
-In the upper figure we have the whole engine viewed from behind and in the lower one a half-carter with the cylinders simply presented in place.
Engines of AIRCRAFT HOLDING CORP
Model: Murray-Ajax
Arquitecture: 2-stroke6-cylinder Radial
Cooling: Air
Total Displacement: 484 cu. in.
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 80 HP @ 1400 rpm
Weight:
The "Murray-Ajax" was valveless and supercharged.
"Murray-Ajax"
Model: Murray-Atlas
Arquitecture: 2-stroke8-cylinder Radial
Cooling: Air
Total Displacement: 646 cu. in.
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 120 HP @ 1400 rpm
Weight:
The "Murray-Atlas" was derived from the "Murray-Ajax". It had no valves and was supercharged.
"Murray-Atlas"