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BMW Model IIIA In-line 6 Engine, 1918. Creator: BMW
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BMW Model IIIA In-line 6 Engine, 1918. Creator: BMW
The Daimler-Benz companys virtual monopoly on the production of aircraft engines in Germany stifled research and development of other engines. As a result, when the Allies introduced a new generation of high-performance engines in 1916, Germany found itself without a suitable replacement for its now-obsolete standard aircraft power plant, the 119 kw (160-shp) Daimler-Benz Mercedes. Believing that he had a solution to the crisis, Daimler-Benz designer Max Fritz proposed a new engine that used the same technology as the older Mercedes. But his ideas met with resistance, so Fritz left and joined Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW). There he designed an engine that retained the 6-cylinder in-line configuration of the earlier Daimler-Benz engines, but was superior in many respects. The BMW Model IIIa had unusually low fuel consumption and very good performance at high altitudes. This was the result of a choked down carburetor setting and a high compression ratio. It powered such aircraft as the Fokker D VII
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The print showcases the groundbreaking BMW Model IIIA In-line 6 Engine, created in 1918. During this time, Germany faced a crisis as the Daimler-Benz company held a virtual monopoly on aircraft engine production, hindering research and development in the field. However, when the Allies introduced high-performance engines in 1916, Germany found itself without a suitable replacement for its outdated standard power plant. In response to this predicament, Max Fritz, a talented designer from Daimler-Benz proposed an innovative solution using similar technology to their previous Mercedes engines. Unfortunately, his ideas were met with resistance within the company. Undeterred by setbacks, Fritz joined forces with Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) where he unleashed his creative genius. The result was the extraordinary BMW Model IIIa engine which retained the revered 6-cylinder in-line configuration of its predecessors but surpassed them in numerous aspects. Notably boasting remarkably low fuel consumption and exceptional performance at high altitudes due to a choked down carburetor setting and high compression ratio. This remarkable engine powered various aircraft models including the renowned Fokker D VII during World War I. The BMW Model IIIa played an instrumental role in restoring Germany's competitiveness in aerial warfare by providing superior performance capabilities. This print immortalizes an engineering marvel that not only revolutionized aviation history but also symbolizes resilience and innovation amidst challenging circumstances.
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