Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 23-Feb-2018

This is Detroit Aero Engines in Michigan. Between 1909 and 1911 Fred Weinberg designed a horizontally-opposed twin-cylinder with simple ignition.

-These engines were built by Detroit Aeroplane Co.

Motor Detroit Aero con hélice
"Detroit Aero"

-This engine was sold in certain quantities to aviation enthusiasts in the US at that time.

-It gave 25-30 hp at 1,500 rpm, weighing 110 pounds and displacing 196 cu. in. Other information raises the power to 30-40 hp.

Motor Detroit Aero
"Detroit Aero"

Engines of DETROIT AERO

Model: Twin-flat, 25-30 HP

Arquitecture: 2-cylinder Horizontally opposed
Cooling:
Total Displacement: 196 cu. in.
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 30 HP @ 1500 rpm
Weight: 110 Lb

Other details:
Detroit Aero engine

"Detroit Aero engine"