Copper State E32-007 1/32 Le Rhone 9C 80 hp Aero-Engine

The Le Rhone 9C is a nine-cylinder rotary engine built in France by Societe des Moteurs Le Rhone (later Gnome et Rhone). It produced 80 horsepower and was widely used during the First World War in many aircraft, including:
Avro 504
Bristol M.1, Bristol Scout
Caudron G.III, Caudron G.IV, Caudron C.43, Caudron C.127
Farman HF.20
Grahame-White Type XV, Grahame-White Bantam
Morane-Saulnier G, H, L, N, P
Mosca-Bystritsky MB 2bis
Nieuport 10, 11, 21, 24 (trainers), 27 (trainers), 80, 81, 82, 83
Pemberton-Billing P.B.23
Ponnier M.1
Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.8, S.E.4
Sopwith Dove, Sopwith Pup
SPAD S.A-1, SPAD S.A-4
Thomas-Morse S-4
Thulin Type A
TNCA Serie E
Vickers F.B.12
Voisin L
This is a 3D-printed model with highly detailed features. The crankcase includes internal components like pistons, and the hollow cylinders let you see how the engine looks inside and out. It’s perfect for showcasing the inner workings of this famous rotary engine.
The Le Rhone 9C is a key part of aviation history and is known for its reliability and innovative design. This model brings that history to life for enthusiasts and modelers alike.