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Benz Bz.IIIb


FieldValue
nameBz.IIIb
engine_type8-cylinder Vee water-cooled piston engine
national_originGermany
manufacturerBenz & Cie.

The Benz Bz.IIIb was an eight-cylinder, water-cooled, V-engine developed in Germany for use in aircraft in 1918.

Design and development

Inspired by the Hispano-Suiza 8, some of which were captured and tested, the Benz Bz.IIIb was a fairly large engine, but its performance was disappointing. Despite not being accepted for service use a number of late World War I prototype German aircraft used the Bz.IIIb, the Benz IIIbo and the geared Benz IIIbm. The latter suffered vibration problems.

Applications

  • AEG DJ.I
  • AEG PE
  • Albatros D.X
  • Albatros Dr.II
  • Albatros W.8
  • Aviatik D.III
  • Aviatik D.IV
  • Aviatik D.V
  • LFG Roland D.VII
  • LFG Roland D.VIII

Specifications (Benz Bz.IIIb)

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Notes

References

References

  1. Green & Swanborough (1994) p.339
  2. Gunston (1989) p.23
  3. Century of flight
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