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Farman 12 We

Country:France
Type:inline engine
Year:1924

An inline engine in a “W” configuration (2 cylinders in each of 6 blocks), designed and produced at the Société des Avions H. M. et D. Farman works in Billancourt. The engine was used in the prototype of the Lublin R.VIII aircraft.

Technical data:

Configuration12-cylinder “W”
Coolingliquid
Compression ratio5.3 l
Displacement25.5 l
Propeller reduction0.74
Weight505 kg
Maximum power550 hp at 2150 rpm
Rated power500 hp at 2000 rpm