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A TECHNICAL & OPERATIONAL HISTORY OF THE LIBERTY ENGINE
by Robert J. Neal
The aim of the Liberty was to standardize aircraft engine design. The theory was to have an engine design that could be built in several sizes and thus power airplanes for any purpose, from training to bombing. The differences in sizes would be obtained by using different numbers of cylinders in the same design. A large number of other parts would also be used in common by all resulting sizes of the engine series. The initial concept called for four-, six-, eight-, and 12-cylinder models. An X-24 version was built experimentally, and one- and two-cylinder models were built for testing purposes.
The engine design eventually saw use on land, sea, and in the air, and its active military career spanned the years 1917 to 1960. In addition, it provided noble service in a multitude of civilian uses, and still does even today, some 90 years after the first engine ran. This book covers the complete history of the Liberty's design, production, and use in amazing detail and includes appendixes covering contracts, testing, specifications, and much more.
"This isn't an airplane book, but rather a remarkable history of American engineering. ****Absolute must. -Hemmings Classic Car, reviewed by Jim Donnelly, August 2009
"It very much earns my highest recommendation and is a book that no engine enthusiast should be without." -Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, January 2009
"A splendidly comprehensive look at one of history's most famous engines. This publication is destined to be book of choice for anyone that wishes to take a serious look at the Liberty engine and its uses." -Hyperscale, reviewed by Rob Baumgartner, February 2009
8.5 x 11"
616 pages
Hardcover
1058 photos, drawings, charts, and diagrams
ISBN 10: 158007149X
ISBN 13: 9781580071499
ID #: SP149
Price: $74.95
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