Le Rhône 9c 80hp Aero-engine
Copper State Models E32-007

The Le Rhône 9C is a nine-cylinder rotary engine built in France by Société des Moteurs Le Rhône (later Gnome et Rhône). 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 Rhône 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.