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Originally Posted by gipsymoth236k
Gnome experts!
I own a 160hp Gnome 9N. Were they only French-built, or where they also built elsewhere?
Thanks for any information.
Regards, Gary Sewall
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Hi, Gary,
The 50 h.p. 7-cyl. (two-valve, Greek letter) Gnomes, subsequent two-valve Gnomes and the Gnome Monosoupapes (80 h.p. 7-cyl. Type A and 100 h.p. Type B) were built under license in many countries in addition to France - Great Britain (Gnome Engine Company), Germany (Bayerischen Motoren Gesellschraft), Russia, USA (General Vehicle Company), Italy, and Sweden (Thulin). I don't know for a fact but would suspect that the later types such as your Type N were also license built.
By the way, I'm looking for a presentable (non-op) 7-cyl. 50 h.p. Gnome for a museum display, any help appreciated.
Best, cfgray