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Hello, I am new to this forum and this is my first post... hopefully more will follow! Information is requested on a Garuda Feldpropeller labelled
120 PS Gnome (i.e. with 'e' and the end and not the German version 'Gnom')
D255, Blattbr 025
Stg 250
ZUG
GARUDA
PROPELLER
DRP
NR 12281
GEPR?FT P&W, STAND 1130
It carries nice Garuda labels on both blades and is in nearly pristine condition, except that the hub was modified to accommodate a clock (as has been done with numerous surplus props after WW1 which, in this case, may have saved it from deterioration or even destruction).
As such it appears rather 'normal', but I have troubles finding information on a 120 PS Gnome used on German planes. Most likely it appears that it is originally a French engine that was taken over and used by the Germans. Given the diameter and pitch, I assume this is for a fast (fighter) aircraft, perhaps a Fokker Dr.I ? Can anybody give more information on these issues?
Thank you!
120 PS Gnome (i.e. with 'e' and the end and not the German version 'Gnom')
D255, Blattbr 025
Stg 250
ZUG
GARUDA
PROPELLER
DRP
NR 12281
GEPR?FT P&W, STAND 1130
It carries nice Garuda labels on both blades and is in nearly pristine condition, except that the hub was modified to accommodate a clock (as has been done with numerous surplus props after WW1 which, in this case, may have saved it from deterioration or even destruction).
As such it appears rather 'normal', but I have troubles finding information on a 120 PS Gnome used on German planes. Most likely it appears that it is originally a French engine that was taken over and used by the Germans. Given the diameter and pitch, I assume this is for a fast (fighter) aircraft, perhaps a Fokker Dr.I ? Can anybody give more information on these issues?
Thank you!
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