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Packard 2A-1500, Inverted V-12 Engine, Circa 1925. Creator: Packard Motor Car Company
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Packard 2A-1500, Inverted V-12 Engine, Circa 1925. Creator: Packard Motor Car Company
In 1923, the Packard Motor Car Company began development of a new series of 12-cylinder aircraft engines that would more fully meet the requirements of the Army and Navy. In these new designs, a great step forward was made in decreasing the weight per horsepower. The first engine employing the new construction, the 268 kW (360 hp) Packard 1300, was built under a Navy contract. While this engine was under development, Packard obtained an Army contract for a refined and enlarged version known as the 1500. This was superseded by the 2A-1500, built in upright direct drive and geared configurations and inverted direct drive configurations. The inverted engine could be mounted with its propeller shaft on top so that the propeller had maximum ground clearance, and also improved pilot visibility. Among aircraft powered by this engine were the Curtiss R3C-3 racer, the two-engine Huff-Daland XB-1 bomber, Boeing FB-5 pursuit aircraft, and Navy PN-10 seaplane
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This print showcases the remarkable Packard 2A-1500, an inverted V-12 engine that revolutionized aircraft propulsion in the mid-1920s. Developed by the esteemed Packard Motor Car Company, this engine series was specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of both the Army and Navy. The Packard 2A-1500 represented a significant advancement in reducing weight per horsepower, making it an invaluable asset for military aviation. Its predecessor, the Packard 1300, laid the foundation for this groundbreaking construction before being refined and enlarged into what became known as the 1500. What set this engine apart was its versatility. It could be mounted upright with direct drive or geared configurations or inverted with direct drive configuration. The latter option allowed for optimal ground clearance and improved visibility for pilots due to its propeller shaft placement on top. Numerous iconic aircraft were powered by this exceptional engine, including the Curtiss R3C-3 racer, Huff-Daland XB-1 bomber, Boeing FB-5 pursuit aircraft, and Navy PN-10 seaplane. Each of these machines benefited from the power and reliability provided by Packard's engineering prowess. This extraordinary print captures not only a magnificent piece of machinery but also a pivotal moment in aviation history when innovation propelled flight capabilities to new heights. The legacy of Packard Motor Car Company lives on through their contributions to aerospace technology during this era.
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