Warner Aircraft Corporation
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The Warner Aircraft Corporation of Detroit, Michigan was the manufacturer of the Scarab family of radial engines for airplanes in 1928 through the early 1930s.
History[]
The first Aeronautical Industries Incorporated Scarab radial engine was produced in November 1927.[1] In October 1927 the company changed its name to the Warner Aircraft Corporation. The Scarab Junior was introduced in 1930, during 1933 a larger engine the Super Scarab was designed and built. The company did not produce any more engine models and was taken over by the in 1950.
Engines[]
Year | Name | Model | Military designation | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
1927 | Scarab | R-420 | 125 hp | |
1930 | Scarab Junior | 90 hp | ||
1933 | Super Scarab 165 | SS-50 | R-500 | 165 hp |
1938 | Super Scarab 185 | SS-50A | R-550 | 185 hp |
References[]
- ^ Bill Gunston (1989). "Warner". World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. . p. 175. ISBN 1-85260-163-9.
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