Benz Bz.IIIb
The Benz Bz.IIIb was an eight-cylinder, water-cooled, V-engine developed in Germany for use in aircraft in 1918.
Design and development
Inspired by the Hispano-Suiza 8, some of which were captured and tested, the Benz Bz.IIIb was a fairly large engine, but its performance was disappointing. Despite not being accepted for service use a number of late World [War I] prototype German aircraft used the Bz.IIIb, the Benz IIIbo and the geared Benz IIIbm. The latter suffered vibration problems.Applications
- AEG [DJ.I]
- AEG PE
- Albatros D.X
- Albatros [Dr.II]
- Albatros W.8
- Aviatik D.III
- Aviatik D.IV
- Aviatik D.V
- LFG Roland D.VII
- LFG Roland D.VIII
Specifications (Benz Bz.IIIb)