• Circular, 9-cylinder engine with gray crankcase. Two valves per cylinder, enclosed rocker box, and two ignition magnetos at the front. A long metal shaft with a black cap juts out of the center.
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    Type: Reciprocating, Radial, 9 cylinders, air-cooled Power rating: 149 kW (200 hp) at 1,800 rpm Displacement: 12.9 L (788 cu in) Bore and Stroke: 114 mm (4.5 in) x 140 mm (5.5 in) Weight: 231 kg (508 lb)

Created by

Eric Long

Date Created

09/27/2007

Source

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, National Air and Space Museum Original Photography, NASM Acc. 2012-0026

Keywords

Aviation; Commercial; Engines; People; Piston; Propulsion

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