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weights of engines.
Gentlemen:
As Chock has pointed out there was a distinct difference between the Mercedes and Hispano-Suiza engines. Adding a little more detail.
Weights from German documents. (without water, oil and propeller hub.)
Mercedes D.III 160Ps 265kg, 583lbs.
Mercedes D.IIIa 170Ps, 275 kg, 605lbs.
Mercedes D.IIIaü 180Ps, 285kg, 627lbs.
BMWIIIa 185ps, 285kg, 627lbs.
Hispano-Suiza Weights from French Data.
150 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Aa 185kg, 410 lbs., direct drive.
180 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Ab 194kg, 430lbs., direct drive.
200 hp Hispano-Suiza 8Ba 230kg, 510lbs., reduction geared.
Wolseley engines, British data.
Wolseley Adder W4B 200 hp, no weight, reduction geared.
Wolseley Python W4A 150 hp 455 lbs., direct drive.
Wolseley Python II W.4A 180 Ps, 490 lbs., direct drive.
Wolseley Viper W4A 200 hp 508 lbs., direct drive.
Blue skies,
Dan-San
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