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Press Release From the Monocoupe Group on Facebook
The Monocoupe Aeroplane Corporation of
Grantville, PA, is pleased to announce the
signing of a license agreement with Warner
Engine Company, LLC, of Palmer Lake, CO
to begin production of the Warner 185 radial
engine for the experimental airplane market.
Monocoupe Aeroplane Corporation was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 2016 with the
intent of producing a Clip Wing version of
the iconic Monocoupe two seat airplane kit
for the experimental market. Kits should be
available for delivery by spring 2017. When
looking for the perfect engine, we looked at
the original Monocoupes power plant and
started researching the Warner engines which
led us to Mr. John Duncan, owner of the
Warner Engine Co, LLC. We knew that the
perfect choice would be the Warner 185
which was rated at 200 hp for takeoff and 185 hp constant at just 2175 rpms. With today’s
modern technology, better materials, using higher compression and fuel octane and the addition of fuel injection and electronic ignition, we project the 555 cubic inch radial will produce
in excess 275 hp.
This is a historical moment in aviation as we build an updated version of a radial engine that
went out of production over 70 years ago. We are working on CAD drawn models that will enable us to produce the engines using modern CNC machinery and advanced machining techniques, all of which will lead to a higher quality part with tighter tolerances. Plans are for the
engine to have billet aluminum cases, jugs, and heads machined on CNC 5 axis mills right here
in the USA. We are working with the leading engine parts companies in America to produce
everything from pistons and crankshafts to updated ignition and charging systems. Our business plan includes an in-house dyno so we can run every engine prior to delivery to insure the
highest quality product available. We know that this engine is a game changer for the experimental airplane market due to its relatively compact size and high horsepower and torque. Customers will now have a choice to use a radial engine on a broad range of airplanes and have
power that was previously only available in conventional flat engines. Not only will our customers be able to have a brand new, high horsepower, radial engine built in the USA, but they
will be part of the next chapter in the Warner engine story.
For more information or to get your production number secured, contact us at
Monocoupe Aeroplane Corporation 10181 Jonestown Road Grantville, PA toll free 844-FLYACW2 (359-2292) or email us at [email protected]
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