From the New Engine Company this relatively simple engine, using copper plated water jackets
showed considerable promise with weight and mechanical advantages of two stroke operation.
Three models were made in two, four, and six cylinder vertical versions all being water cooled two stroke systems. All were dogged by poor fuel consumption making them uneconomical
as the fuel carried for distance diadvantaged the engine weight.
Later as shown in the picture a vee layout was tried.
Used mainly by the Short Wright Biplanes a four cylinder of 40 hp weighed in at 290 pounds.
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