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Kinner K-5

The Kinner K-5 was a popular engine for light general and sport aircraft developed by Winfield B. 'Bert' Kinner. With the boom in civilian aviation after Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight the K-5 sold well. The K-5 was a rough running but reliable engine and the K-5 and its derivatives were produced in the thousands, powering many World War II trainer aircraft. The K-5 was followed by the B-5, R-5 and R-55. Military engines were designated R-370

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Applications

  • Adcox Special
  • American Eagle A-129 biplane
  • Chamberlin C-2
  • Davis D-1-K
  • Fleet Model 2
  • Granville Brothers Model A biplane
  • Kinner Sportster
  • Kreutzer Air Coach
  • Waco KSO
  • General characteristics

  • Type: Five-cylinder, air-cooled, radial
  • Bore: 4 14in (108mm)
  • Stroke: 5 14in (133.3mm)
  • Displacement: 372.4cuin (6.1 liters)
  • Length: 19in (482mm)
  • Height: 43.5in (1,104mm)
  • Dry weight: 275lb (124kg)
  • Components

  • Valvetrain: 1 inlet and 1 exhaust valve per cylinder
  • Fuel system: 1 Stromberg carburetor
  • Fuel type: 73 Octane
  • Cooling system: Air
  • Performance

  • Power output: 100hp at 1,810 rpm max/70hp at 1,650 rpm cruise
  • Compression ratio: 5.0:1
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 0.36 hp/lb at cruise
  • References

    Kinner K-5 Wikipedia