Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 30-Oct-2020

The Orlo Motor Co factory was in Rochester, NY. By 1916 they built three models of aircraft engines.

Orlo B-8 angled front view
“Orlo B-8 angled front view”

-The B-4 was a vertical four cylinder that gave 50 HP at 1,300 rpm.

-The B-6 was a six-cylinder of the same size as the B-4, giving 75 HP.

-And the B-8 (shown) was an 8-cylinder Vee-engine at 90° using the same cylinders as the previous engines. It gave 100 HP.

Orlo B-8 rear view
“Orlo B-8 rear view”

Engines of ORLO

Model: B-4

Arquitecture: 4-cylinder In-line
Cooling:
Total Displacement:
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 50 HP @ 1300 rpm
Weight:

Other details:
Model: B-6

Arquitecture: 6-cylinder In-line
Cooling:
Total Displacement:
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 75 HP
Weight:

Other details:
Model: B-8

Arquitecture: 8-cylinder V-Engine
Cooling:
Total Displacement:
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 100 HP
Weight:

Other details: