The Gnome

Engine: Gnome
Nationality: France
Config: 7 cyl. Rotary
Bore: 110mm
Stroke: 120mm
Capacity: 7.98 litres
Fuel System: carburetter
H.P.: 50
Weight: 75kg
Cooling: Air
Year: 1909
Comments: The first of the commercial rotaries to
fly, stressed to withstand 100g because of rotation.

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