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Siemens-Halske Sh III

Country:Germany
Type:rotary engine
Year:1917

This is a so-called bi-rotary engine, in which, thanks to a planetary gear, the crankcase, cylinders and propeller rotate in the opposite direction to the crankshaft. Engine power increased by 35% with this system. The engine is mounted on the Albatros H-1 aircraft.

Technical data:

Configuration11-cylinder radial
Coolingair
Displacement18.6 l
Weight195 kg
Maximum power160 hp