Wasp Jr. Single-Cylinder Model Airplane Engine

Wasp Jr. Single-Cylinder Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Bruce Satra

Knapp Collection #: 186

Catalog #: 2008.16.34

Contributor: Paul Knapp

Bruce Satra combined a Wasp Jr. cylinder assembly to a crankcase he machined from billet to produce this single-cylinder Wasp Jr. engine.

Webra Speed .91 RC Engine

Webra Speed .91 RC Engine

Craftsman: Webra Modellbau GMBH

Donor: Joe Martin

This Webra Speed .91 RC engine has had very limited use. The P5 version of the engine is still in production.

Whittle Robin Engine

Whittle Robin Engine

Craftsman: Eric Whittle

Knapp Collection #: 450

Catalog #: 2016.8.1b

Contributor: Paul Knapp

The “Robin” engine is Eric Whittle’s custom-made award presented to Jim Schiller for his extraordinary effort, recovery, and the successful return of Mr. Whittle’s Cirrus engine.

Wright Whirlwind J5 Model Airplane Engine

Wright Whirlwind J5 Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: Charles “Chuck” Harty

Knapp Collection #: 522

Catalog #: 2017.27.13

Contributor: Paul Knapp 

This Wright Whirlwind J5 model airplane engine was designed by Carl-Eric Olsryd and built by Charles Harty. Castings, gears, and bearings were provided by Mr. Olsryd of Sweden.

YS .61 4-Cycle Engine

YS .61 4-Cycle Engine

Craftsman: YS

Catalog #: 2012.19.11

Donor: Joe Bridi

This YS .61 4-cycle engine was probably made for a model boat with a long drive shaft. It was made in Japan.

YS FZ53 Model Airplane Engine

YS FZ53 Model Airplane Engine

Craftsman: YS

Catalog #: 2014.19.1

Donor: Joe Bridi

This YS FZ53 Power Wing model airplane engine was manufactured in Japan.

Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-Cycle V8 Engine

Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-Cycle V8 Engine

Craftsman: Profi M.E.

Knapp Collection #: 67

Catalog #: 2008.10.21

Contributor: Paul Knapp

This 1/6 scale Zimmerman “Cirrus” 4-cycle V8 engine was built by Profi M.E., 2001. This engine includes the addition of 4 cylinders and a geared flywheel instead of a propeller hub.

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