OLD RHINEBECK AERODROME

Gnome Delta

Country: Paris, France
Year: 1914
Horsepower: 100
R.P.M.: 1200
Weight: 297 lbs.
Displacement: 994 cu. in.
Configuration: 9 cylinder rotary, 
air-cooled
Used in: De Havilland DH.2,
  Sopwith Pup & Camel

Gnome types were known as Monosoupape (single valve) meaning one valve was used for both inlet and exhaust gases.  Because of this Gnomes ran at one speed...wide open.

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