The Le Rhone 9C is a nine-cylinder rotary aircraft engine, sometimes also referred to as the Le Rhone 80 hp, in reference to its nominal power rating.

Le Rhone 9C engines were manufactured in France by Société des Moteurs Le Rhône / Gnome et Rhône, and were also produced under license in Great Britain, the United States and Sweden.

The engine was fitted to many military aircraft types during the First World War and this kit is compatible with a number of 1/32 airplane models including:

(Early French type) (Late French/British type)
• Caudron G.III
• Nieuport XI
• Nieuport XXI and others
• Caudron G.III
• Nieuport XI
• Nieuport XXI
• Bristol Scout
• Sopwith Pup and others

CAD for this model was drawn by Chris Meddings with technical information and correction provided by Richard Alexander. These kits are produced using 3D printing technology.

Please note the propeller is shown on the picture is for reference only. You can order the propeller combined  with the engine as well. Please contact us if you have any questions


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Le Rhone 9C (80hp) rotary engine (early French type) 1/32

  • Product Code: PE-001
  • Availability: In Stock
  • USD 17.0


Tags: Le Rhone, engine, Caudron G.III, Nieuport,