This Hodgeson 7-cylinder radial airplane engine was built by Chuck Harty, of Colorado, in the 1990s. The engine measures 12” in diameter, 11”-long, and weighs 10 pounds 9 ounces. It is designed to burn gasoline on spark ignition and requires oil to be mixed with the gasoline for lubrication.

Exhibit added: December 31, 2017 - Last modified: March 29, 2023

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