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Engine, Warner Super Scarab 165, Radial 7
The Warner Aircraft Corporation of Detroit, Michigan built four models of similar radial air-cooled engines. Three were seven cylinder engines first introduced with the 82 kW (110 hp) Scarab at the 1928 National Air Races, powering Cessnas and Monocoupes, which dominated their classes. With a strengthened crankshaft in 1929, output increased to 95 kW (128 hp). The Super Scarab was initially introduced in 1932 at 108 kW (145 hp) with a number of other detail refinements. With a new cylinder head and increased compression ratio, plus other detailed improvements, the 123 kW (165 hp) version of the Super Scarab was certificated in 1939. The fourth type was the companion Junior Scarab, having five cylinders.
Among the military aircraft powered by the Super Scarab 165 were the Fairchild UC-61/A/B, Harlow UC-80, and Cessna UC-94 and the Sikorsky XH-4 helicopter. Among the civilian airframe applications were the Cessna Airmaster C-39 and Fairchild Forwarder 24W46.
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
Circa 1939
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary
Manufacturer
Warner Aircraft Corporation
Physical Description
Type: Reciprocating, 7 cylinders, radial, air cooled
Power rating: 123 kW (165 hp) at 2,100 rpm
Displacement: 8.2 L (499 cu in.)
Bore and Stroke: 117 mm (4.6 in.) x 108 mm (4.3 in.)
Weight: 151 kg (333 lb)
Dimensions
Length 111.8 cm (44 in.), Width 101.3 cm (39.9 in.), height 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Materials
Aluminum
Steel
Leather
Copper Alloy
Rubber
Fabric
Inventory Number
A19660007000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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