The Maybach Mb.IV, originally designated Maybach HS, (only related to the Mb IVa by layout and size), was a straight-six piston engine of output, originally developed for use in airships. It was also used for large aircraft such as the Zeppelin-Lindau Rs.I seaplane.
Variants of the original HS engine included the Maybach HS D, Maybach HS K and Maybach HS Lu. The latter engine was used in the Zeppelin-type and Schütte-Lanz Type E airships.
Variants Maybach HSCompany designation Maybach HS D A variant of the HS Maybach HS K Another variant of the HS Maybach HS Lu A high compression high altitude rated variant Mb.IV The designation for production HS engines
Applications Aero A-24 Heinkel HE 1 LVG G.III Siemens-Schuckert L.I Zeppelin-Lindau Rs.I Zeppelin-Staaken VGO.I and VGO.II (1915)
Specifications (Mb.IV)
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