Hispano-Suiza 12N
1920s French aircraft engine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hispano-Suiza 12N was one of two new V-12 engine designs first run in 1928 and was manufactured by Hispano-Suiza's French subsidiary for the Armée de l’Air. It produced about 485 kW (650 hp), was the first to use gas nitride hardening and introduced wet cylinder liners into Hispano-Suiza's aircraft engine range. It powered the first non-stop flight from Europe to the United States.
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Type | V-12 |
National origin | France |
Manufacturer | Société Francaise Hispano-Suiza |
Designer | Marc Birkigt |
First run | 1928 |
Variants | Hispano-Suiza 18R |
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