Warbird Parts

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World War I

Complete "Gnome/Clerget Monosoupape 9NC Rotoray Engine"

• Date of Manufacture..........................."Unkown" approx 1917
• Horsepower.......................................160-165hp @ 1300rpm

This engine was used on the
"Famous Nieuport 28, Sopwith Camel and Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter".

A rare engine find in exceptional condition and includes:

1. Two Magnitos
2. 17 Original Spark Plugs (missing one)
3. Original "Cylinder Selector" (extremely rare)
4. Straight Push Rods
5. Ignition Distributor
6. Ignition Current Supply Brushes
7. Valve Springs
8. Oil Pump
9. Prop Hub Assembly

At the onset of WWI rotary engines made up 80% of the entire aircraft engine inventory.

See the Video of the Gnome Engine