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Maybach VL I
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The Maybach VL I was an Otto cycle V-12 engine, made from 1924 in Germany. The airship LZ 126 was powered by five VL I engines which emphasised reliability and low fuel consumption.
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Maybach VL II, a similar engine | |
Type | V-12 liquid-cooled 4-stroke piston engine (Otto) |
National origin | Germany |
Manufacturer | Maybach |
Major applications | USS Los Angeles (ZR-3) / LZ 126 |
Produced | 1924 |
Number built | at least five |
Developed from | Maybach Mb IVa |
Developed into | Maybach VL II |
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