Advantages are said to be good balancing of masses, high uniformity of running, easy manoaeeuvring during flight, simple construction, and light weight; disadvantages: large amount of fuel and oil consumed, effect of centrifugal moment (caused by revolving masses) on steering efficiency, limitation of speed to 1200 r.p.m. Construction data are given.
The siemens rotary aeroplane engine
Der Siemens-Umlaufflugmotor
1919
8 pages
33 Figs., 20 on 2 Supp. plates
Article (Journal)
German
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