Museum Collections
Aircraft Engines in the Collection
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The company name Kinner is synonymous with the five cylinder radial and the design of this American built engine dates back to 1919. They ran with a heavy, throbbing vibration, but enjoyed a long life and a reputation for ruggedness, durability, reliability and economical operation. Kinners were the engine of choice for the Fleet bi-plane trainers used by the RCAF before and during WW II. Kinner B-5's (125 h.p.) powered the Fleet 7B Fawn II and the R-5 version of the engine (160 h.p.) was used in the Fleet 16D Finch and also the Fleet Model 10D's purchased by China, Mexico, and Venezuela. |
Manufactured by: Power: Cylinders: Displacement: Weight: First manufactured: |
Kinner Aircraft and Motor 125 h.p. @ 1925 r.p.m. 5; radial; air-cooled 441 cu. In. 295 pounds 1930 |