Mohns Proppeler, Mercedes 100HP

Description

Producer (type): Mohns, Germany

Propeller No.: 2635

Production Date: 1917-1918

Pitch: 140

Diameter: 2700

Engine: Mercedes 100 HP

Country of Origin: Germany

Used on: Albatros B.I.,

Aviatik B

Photo 1. Lead balancing. Photo: M. Peikert

Photo 2: Markings – not typically placed on one of the blades. Photo M. Peikert

Photo 3: The Hub. Photo M. Peikert

About the propeller. The propeller was produced by Mohns workshop.No sheathing, decals – most likly has beed removed, the same concerns the original coating. Found in the area of Gdańsk. On auction in May 2017, Mentioned in Bob Gardner’s book, as a one of two known propellers of aforementioned manufacturer. In private collection now (2020).

Construction. The propeller lamination consists of 7 ash plies. Six pin hub, typical for Mercedes 100Hp engine.

Aircraft and Engine. The propeller was powered by 74 KW (100 HP) inline, water-cooled, anti-clockwise rotation engine. And again it is not 100% clear, what was the aircraft type. Before WWI Rumpler Taube (a German copy of Etrich Taube) aircraft was equipped with Mercedes 100 engine. Next aircraft powered by this engines were some WWI reconnaissance aircraft – Albatros B.I. and Aviatik B.

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