OLD RHINEBECK AERODROME

Clerget 9B

Country: France
Year: 1917
Horsepower: 130
R.P.M.: 1250
Weight: 992 lbs.
Displacement: 381 cu. in.
Configuration: 9 cylinder rotary, 
air-cooled
Used in: Sopwith Camel, 
Triplane,Baby & 
1-1/2 Strutter

The Clerget was a well-engineered engine, but the 9B suffered from overheating problems.  Gwynnes Ltd. in London (known to produce the finest engines of this type) built the example on display.

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