Papers, 1936-1993.

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Papers, 1936-1993.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46837376

Collection contains the research notes for Bentele's autobiography "Engine Revolutions"; personal and subject files on aviation and sonic transpiration, including photographs and blueprints for aircraft; and miscellaneous other material.

4 cubic ft. (5 boxes)

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7570517

Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Bentele, Max, 1909-

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Born Jan. 15, 1909 in Jungingen, Germany, electrical and mechanical engineer who gained international recognition as an authority on automotive engine design and development. He patented 28 inventions and pioneered the development of the jet engine/gas turbine and the Wankel rotary engine. He was chief engineer for rotary combustion engines at Curtiss-Wright where he began its Wankel rotary engine program. He also served as consulting engineer to AVCO Lycoming and founded XAMAG, an engineering r...