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ABC Gnat

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Gnat
Type Flat-twin aero engine
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer ABC Motors Limited
Designer Granville Bradshaw
First run 1916
Number built 17

The ABC Gnat was a 45 hp (34 kW) two-cylinder aero engine designed by British engineer Granville Bradshaw for use in light aircraft. The Gnat was built by ABC Motors, first running in 1916, production ceased in December 1918. 17 engines were built from an original order of 18.[1]

Applications

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Specifications (Gnat I)

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Data from Lumsden[3]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

See also

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Comparable engines

Related lists

References

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Notes

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  1. ^ Lumsden 2003, p.51.
  2. ^ Professor A. M. Low FLIGHT, 3 October, 1952 page 436 “The First Guided Missile”
  3. ^ Lumsden 2003, p.276.

Bibliography

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  • Lumsden, Alec. British Piston Engines and their Aircraft. Marlborough, Wiltshire: Airlife Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1-85310-294-6.
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