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Lawrance A-3

Lawrance Aero Engine Company1916/1916

Owls Head Transportation Museum

Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head, United States

The A-3 was Charles Lanier Lawrance's first aircraft engine. Intended for use in the Shinnecock lightplane, this 28-hp engine was used in the Breese Penguin, a non-flying pre-flight World War I trainer. With both pistons on the same crank throw, the A-3 vibrated fiercely. However, Army and Navy interest in his engines enabled Lawrance to experiment and design the 9-cylinder J-1 radial, which led to the famous J-5 Wright Whirlwind.

Details

  • Title: Lawrance A-3
  • Creator: Lawrance Aero Engine Company
  • Date Created: 1916/1916
  • Location Created: New York, NY
  • Type: engine

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