Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 14-Nov-2018

Engines built by Frontier Iron Works in Buffalo, NY.

Frontier V-8
“Frontier V-8”

-Two models were made in 1912, the water-cooled 35 hp with 254 cu. in. and 4 cylinders inline known as the A-1. It had a Bennett carburetor and Mea magnetos.

-The A-2 was a V-8 that gave 55 hp with a displacement of 508 cu. in. It was water cooled and had copper sleeves in the cylinders, Bosch magnetos, and Kingston carburetors. Similar to ENV.

From Appendix 9: In 1912, Frontier Iron Works made an 8-cylinder V-engine, model A.

Cover of the Frontier engine technical document
"Cover of the technical document of the engine"

From Appendix 10: We located two new photos in a 1912 "Aeronautics" of the engines A-1 and A-2.

A-2, 55/60 HP on a Wright biplane
“A-2, 55/60 HP on a Wright biplane”

-And a Frontier on a pedestal with the water radiator behind it. We observe a considerable flywheel. It is the A-1 with less power. See main text.

Frontier A-1 engine
“Frontier A-1 engine”

-In the above mentioned magazine, the detail that the crankshaft was Krupps 3 1/2 chrome-nickel steel.

Engines of FRONTIER

Model: 5 cyl. radial

Arquitecture: 5-cylinder Radial
Cooling:
Total Displacement:
Bore / Stroke:
Power:
Weight:

Other details:
Model: V4, Type A-1, 35 HP

Arquitecture: 4-cylinder V-Engine
Cooling: Liquid
Total Displacement: 254 cu. in.
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 35 HP
Weight:

Other details:
Frontier A-1 engine

"Frontier A-1 engine"

Model: V8, Type A-2, 55 HP

Arquitecture: 8-cylinder V-Engine
Cooling: Liquid
Total Displacement: 508 cu. in.
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 55 HP
Weight:

Other details:
A-2, 55/60 HP on a Wright biplane

"A-2, 55/60 HP on a Wright biplane"