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This engine powered a small 1940s general aviation airplane (a Globe Swift GC-1B). Airplane piston engine technology has improved since then, but the basic operating principles have not changed.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1946 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary Manufacturer Continental, Inc.
 Physical Description Reciprocating, horizontally-opposed engine with 6 cylinders. A large acrylic wheel is attached to the front of the engine as an interactive element. Type: Reciprocating, Horizontally-opposed, 6 Cylinders, Air-cooled Power rating: 93.2 kW (125 hp) at 2,550 rpm Displacement: 4.6 L (282 cu in) Bore and Stroke: 103.2 mm (4.0625 in) x 92 mm ( 3.625 in) Weight (dry): 116.6 kg (257 lb) Dimensions 3-D: 80 × 101.3 × 67.9cm, 116.6kg (2 ft. 7 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3 7/8 in. × 2 ft. 2 3/4 in., 257lb.)
Support: 83.8 × 63.5 × 97.8cm (2 ft. 9 in. × 2 ft. 1 in. × 3 ft. 2 1/2 in.)
3-D (See remarks): 97.8 × 78.7 × 104.1cm (3 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 7 in. × 3 ft. 5 in.)
 Materials Metal alloys, aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys(?), iron alloys, copper alloys, plastic, rubber, porcelain, plexi
 Inventory Number A19930085000 Credit Line Gift of Michael H. Bednarek, Swift Museum Foundation, Inc., G. Porter Houston, and Robert H. Padgett Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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