Curtiss OXX

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OXX
Curtiss OXX NASM.jpg
OXX-6 at the National Air and Space Museum
TypeV-8 water-cooled piston engine
National origin United States of America
ManufacturerCurtiss
Developed from Curtiss OX

The Curtiss OXX was an early, dual ignition water-cooled V-8 aero engine derived from the Curtiss OX. [1]

Contents

Variants

Curtiss OXX-2
Curtiss OXX-3
Curtiss OXX-5
Curtiss OXX-6

Applications

Engines on display

The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY has an OXX-2 on exhibit.

Specifications (OXX-6)

General characteristics

Components

Performance

See also

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References

  1. American Aviation Historical Society. American Aviation Historical Society journal, Volumes 33-34.
  2. "Kansas Aviation Museum". Archived from the original on 24 September 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2012.