Logo of the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków
Permanent Exhibition Engines Engine Hall

Clerget 9B

Country:France
Type:rotary engine
Year:1915

The engine featured two pushrods controlling the valves and two spark plugs per cylinder. The innovations applied improved the operational characteristics of this engine. It was one of the best engines of World War I. The production licence was purchased by Great Britain. It was used, among others, in World War I fighter aircraft such as the Sopwith Triplane, Sopwith Camel, and Nieuport 17.

Technical data:

Configuration9-cylinder V-type
Coolingair
Displacement16.3 l
Power130 hp