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Farman 9 Efr

Country:France
Type:radial engine
Year:1937

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:

Configuration8-cylinder inverted V-type (90°)
Coolingair
Compression ratio6.0
Displacement12.6 l
Propeller reduction0.50
Weight260 kg
Maximum power280 hp at 2250 rpm
Rated power220 hp at 2150 rpm