Aerospace Engines A to Z
Aerospace Engines A to Z

Updated: 12-Dec-2018

The Belgian Robert Fabry installed a Gillet motorcycle engine on his plane "L'Aviette" around the years 1926-27.

L’Aviette
“L’Aviette”

-It had a displacement of 500 cc and according to its size and weight, it was considered a ULM.

Front view of the Gillet engine
"Front view of the Gillet engine"

-The 350 cc Gillet engine was also adapted for aviation. Both engines were single-cylinders.

Engines of GILLET

Model: single-cyl. 350cc

Arquitecture: Single-cylinder
Cooling:
Total Displacement: 350 cc
Bore / Stroke:
Power:
Weight:

Other details:
Model: single-cyl. 500cc

Arquitecture: Single-cylinder
Cooling:
Total Displacement: 500 cc
Bore / Stroke:
Power:
Weight:

Other details: