OLD RHINEBECK AERODROME

Lawrance A-3
	Country: New York, New York U.S.A. Year: 1917 Horsepower: 28 R.P.M.: 1400 Weight: 200 Displacement: N/A Configuration: 2 cylinder opposed,  air-cooled   Used in: Shinnecock light plane,   Penguin ground  trainers
The opposed pistons of this engine working off the same crank resulted in excessive vibration.  A Navy contract for 50 engines was awarded to the company; however, the facility (in a NYC loft) was not adequate for production.  Wright Aeronautical purchased Lawrance along with the contract.

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