Description

The Gnome Monosoupape (French for 'single-valve') was an air-cooled rotary engine designed by the Seguin brothers and first introduced in 1913. Most widespread were two basic types: the 7-cylinder Gnome Lambda, and the 9-cylinder Gnome Delta. The 7-cylinder version very quickly showed limited suitability for the demands placed on engines in the conditions of a rapidly growing air force; however, the more successful Delta version became an impetus for the much improved Gnome Monosoupape 9N, which had an increased capacity and an increased RPM (up to 1350). The power of the Gnome Monosoupape 9N grew to 160 h.p. As with all other rotary engines of the time, the Gnome Monosoupape had a substantial drawback: its production was very expensive, as all the separate parts had to be made by precision machining. The cost of the engine in 1914 was equivalent to approximately 75 thousand of today's dollars. On the other hand, the Gnome Monosoupape weighed somewhat less than comparable engines of its class, and was not too fussy about the quality of its fuel. The Gnome Monosoupape was used in many types of airplane, such as the Airco DH2, Vickers FB5 Gunbus, RAF F.E.8, and the Nieuport 28.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/32

Skill Level: 3

- Highly detailed engine parts

- Includes display stand

- Photo-etched parts

- Illustrated instructions

*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*

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Paint Guide:

Burnt Iron

Burnt Metal

Copper

Black

Medium Green

Matte Natural Wood

Steel

Aluminum

Brass

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