| Genet | |
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| Preserved Armstrong Siddeley Genet at the Shuttleworth Collection | |
| Type | Radial engine |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Armstrong Siddeley |
| First run | 1926 |
| Developed into | Armstrong Siddeley Genet Major |
The Armstrong Siddeley Genet was a five-cylinder, air-cooled, radial engine for aircraft use built in the UK, first run in 1926. It developed 80 hp at 2,200 rpm in its final form and was a popular light aircraft powerplant.
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Genet I producing 65 hp.
The Genet II produced 80 hp due to an increased compression ratio of 5.25:1.[1]
Also 80 hp and with minor differences to the Mark I.
Two preserved Armstrong Siddeley Genets are on static display at the Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden, Bedfordshire.
Data from [2]
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