The X Engine Makes Almost No Sense

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- Timestamps -
00:00 Intro
00:47 What design to choose?
01:40 X engine
02:43 Aircraft X engines
04:27 Ford X-8
06:07 Russian X-12
08:50 Last of the breed

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- Credits -
“24 cylinder engine” by TheRenalicious

“Straight engine type animation compilation” by TheRenalicious

“V8 engine animation 2” by TheRenalicious

“Straight 8 engine animation” by TheRenalicious

“V12 engine animation” by TheRenalicious

“Straight 6 engine animation” by TheRenalicious

“V6 engine animation” by TheRenalicious

“Flat 6 engine” by TheRenalicious

“3D Т14 Армата Х-Мотор / 3D T14 Armata X-Motor” by Denis Richter

“Engine Sim Porsche 911 (993) X 12 fictional” by oror

Daimler-Benz DB 604 - Flugmotor von 1942” by MKROXTON

“Sherman tank engine first start” by harentrois

“Replica Aichi D3A "Val" Dive Bomber Engine Start-up and Taxi” by Sure Thing 88

“Smoky radial engine Sherman start and drive by” by Tanks & more

“Engine Sim Napier Cub X16 1919” by oror

“Engine Sim Ford Experimental 117CI X8 1927” by oror

“T-14 Armata Engine & Mobility | in English” by Defence Study

“T14 Armata sound” by @hankjustice9136

“T-14 Armata - The West true nightmare” by Military Facts

[SamWise-hd]

This guy's content is underrated. He should get on the recommended page more often.

[PaulG.x]

You get to the point where a gas turbine ends up being a cheaper option

[torquetrain]

Always enjoy your work Visio Racer. Very interesting stuff!!

[shafferjoe]

Who would have thought so many X engines have been not only dreamed up, but built.
Keep up the great work Visoracer... God bless you brother

[audriusbaranauskas]

The "X Files" of engines... Great work!

[alexisg]

Excellent work, as you always do. I did not know this way of making an engine.

[bug]

surprising this never became popular, there was a Canadian company that built an experimental X engine that used opposite pairs of pistons connected to a solid beam that was moved back and forth by a triangular cam in the center instead of a crank. OMC had a crack at an X and a rotary outboard engine but it never made it out of the lab.

[acebacker]

Well done, Mr Visioracer . You continue to find interesting stuff and present it professionally and with enthusiasm.

[-DC-]

Rolls-Royce Vulture was installed on the AVRO Manchester, Saw active duty in Bomber Command before they transferred to the Lancaster.

[cyrildrewery]

I had never heard of such engine configuration. You managed to find lots of information on these rare machines and as usual made an entertaining presentation. Thank you !

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I would make an x using VW “VR” technology, think of a Subaru flat 4 but each end is a VR style 4, 5, or 6 cylinder, to make flat x8, x10, and x12.

[MobyTheMerpup]

3:00 There was a Real 60 L Engine? My Aunt will be impressed.

[michaelguerin]

Thank you. Nice overview, especially with the Chelyabinsk X12 engine.

[Damien.D]

Some says the engine of the T-14 was derived from captured WWII german X engines, but the overall design doesn't seems to match. Also, you can count on Russians for strange engines, like the massive Zvezda radial diesel, so a clean sheet design for the Armata X engine wouldn't be surprising at all.
Anyway, I knew about this one, and also the german things they've tried during WWII, but none of the rest, including the venture of Henry Ford himself on this engine shape. This channel never cease to amaze me.

[Surestick]

I'd guess there's a reason Napier used an H layout (basically two stacked horizontally opposed engines with separate geared together carnkshafts) for the Napier Sabre used in the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest.

[yodasbff]

Interesting stuff, I didn't know X engines existed. I would sure hate to have to work on one. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[JessSimpson]

7:52 "The engines reliability is crucial..." Someone appears to have forgotten to tell Ural this part. Lol. Joke on the T-14 aside, your video is great, love the history breakdowns of X engines.

[slantfishsd]

Excellent video as usual. You knock it out of the park every time man. Also, I remember reading about Henry Ford's tractor development farm tractors that is and how they his company Ford was working on an ex engine. I think it was maybe a four cylinder. I'm not entirely certain. It's been years ago when I read about this but just something interesting. Thanks again

[philiptownsend]

Another fascinating engine documentary. Thank very much Sir!

[dennis-nzim]

I want to see a video on those old radials that ran natural gas. Huge 14 cylinder laid down with vertical crank. Have only seen random images, and most of them are the same ones