Gnome Monosoupape Classic Aero Machining Services

Production of Gnome Monosoupape rotary engines has resumed after a lapse of nearly a century. These high quality, period authentic engines are now manufactured by Classic Aero Machining Service of Blenheim, New Zealand. For those who want to experience exactly what it was like to fly during the Great War era, the smells, sounds and other characteristics of a rotary are unlike any other engine. They were fitted to many aeroplanes of the period, including Sopwith.

General characteristics  Type: 9-, single-row, rotary engine

: 110 mm (4.3 in)

: 150 mm (5.9 in)

 Displacement: 12.8 L (781.63 cu in)

 Length: 107.4 cm (42.3 in)

 Diameter: 95 cm (37.4 in)

 Dry weight: 128 kg (282 lb) including

Components  : Single overhead valve

 Fuel type: 45ltrs p/hr 100 Octane ~ 12 US gal/hr

 Oil system: Total loss, castor oil ~ 2.5 US gal/hr

 Cooling system: Air-cooled

 Reduction gear: Nil reduction gear, direct drive, right-hand tractor, left-hand pusher

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Performance  Power output: 120 hp at 1150 rpm

 Maximum Continuous Power: 1200RPM

: 4.85:1

Improvements:  Forged aluminum in lieu of cast iron

 Modern rings

 21-4N stainless steel valves w/ stellite tips

 Electronic ignition

 Optional electric starter

Pricing: Gnome Monosoupape Rotary Engine ...... $62,000 USD

Gnome Monosoupape Rotary Engine with Electric Self Start ...... $65,400 USD

Fox Wooden Vintage (hand crafted) ...... $6,200 USD

Shipped FOB, crated from Blenheim, NZ.

Gnome Monosoupape rotary engine fitted to a (right) and on test stand (left). Courtesy of Classic Aero Machining Services, Blenheim, New Zealand.

www.KipAero.com 2127 Crown Rd, Dallas, TX 75229 (888) 243-0440