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4 unusual facts about Franklin Engine Company


Commonwealth Skyranger

The Skyranger was originally produced in 1940 and was furnished with a variety of opposed engines made by Continental Motors and the Franklin Engine Company.

McCulloch MC-4

The YH-30 had a steel-tube framework with a light metal skin, A single 200 hp Franklin piston engine was horizontally mounted amidships and powered two intermeshing tandem rotors.

Republic RC-3 Seabee

On December 27, 1945, Republic Aviation purchased Aircooled Motors, manufacturers of the Franklin engine, to supply and build engines for the RC-3 Seabee.

Stinson 108

Many different engines have been installed in the 108 by STC such as the Lycoming O-360, Franklin220, Continental O-470.



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