Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 10-Dec-2019

Albatross Code Detroit, MI made engines that were designed by Fred Weinberg between 1910 and 1911. These Albatross engines are generally accepted as the first fixed radial engines designed in the US.

-He also participated in developing the Gyros during their experimental period.

-In 1910 the 50 hp engine came out with 1,230 rpm. It had six cylinders with a displacement of 477 cu. in. and it was air cooled.

Albatross 50 HP
“Albatross 50 HP”

-The 100 hp engine with 1,230 rpm, was larger: 712.43 cu. in. and was water cooled.

Albatross 100
“Albatross 100”

From appendix 10: We include an advertisement for an air-cooled 6-cylinder Albatross engine with a power output of 50 hp.

Albatross Co - 1911 advertisement
“1911 advertisement”

The 50 hp albatross engine, rear view
“The 50 hp albatross engine, rear view”

-In 1912 they offered a new inline 4-cylinder engine in blocks of two cylinders each. It gave 50 hp. It is not sure if it has been used for aviation.

Engines of ALBATROSS

Model: 100 HP
Albatross 100 hp

"Albatross 100 hp"

Model: 50 HP
Albatross 50 hp

"Albatross 50 hp"

The author of this edition of Aeroengines AtoZ, through Aeroteca, collaborated on Version 2 of this video, which is presented here.

To understand the operation of the connecting rods, the 1929 Continental R 670 single-cylinder engine was chosen.

A demonstration of Version 3, improved at the author's suggestion, is also available on YouTube at a later date. This version shows bronze valve guides, improved valve spring movement, and the split crankshaft counterweights and front bearing balls also move.

The design is from Juan Soler, Sant Cugat, Barcelona

Below we show a flash of version 3

Counting also with the coloboration of JMC of Enginys Mecanics in Mataro, Barcelona