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.Green & Swanborough (1994) p.339
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)
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