Summary
This air-cooled, ten-cylinder, 100 horsepower radial engine was made by the British Anzani Engine Co. Ltd of Willesden in London. This firm was a branch of the original French company Anzani Moteurs d'Aviation established in 1907 by the Italian-born Alessandro Anzani. An early 35 horsepower 'Y' type Anzani engine powered Louis Bleriot's monoplane for the first crossing of the English Channel by an aircraft in 1909. The 100 horsepower radial was developed during the First World War and was mostly fitted to the French Caudron G3 biplane used for reconnaissance and training. The Caudron G3 also used the Le Rhone rotary engine.
This engine was sourced from the Aircraft Disposal Company in London by an agent for the Museum and shipped to Melbourne in 1922. The engine was sectioned by staff in the Museum workshop for the Air Transport display in McArthur Hall that was opened in March 1970 as part of the Museum's centenary celebrations.
Physical Description
Air-cooled, ten-cylinder, 100 horsepower radial engine with maker's plate removed.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
British Anzani Engine Co Ltd, London, England, Great Britain, circa 1918
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Designer
Anzani Moteurs d'Aviation, Boulevard de Courbevoie, Courbevoie, Paris, France, circa 1915
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Agent
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Inscriptions
Impressed into the casing: 921 and 930
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Brand Names
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Classification
Air transport, Aero engines, Reciprocating propeller engines
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
112 cm (Length), 86 cm (Width), 130 cm (Height)
156 high with stand
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References
[Other] 1971. 100 Years - Science Museum of Victoria Report of Activities - Centenary Issue, 1969-1970 & 1970-1971., p.17 Pages
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Keywords
Aero Engines, Internal Combustion Engines, World War I, 1914-1918