An engine derived from the Vincent Rapide motorcycle engine and adapted for use in light aviation (like many other motorcycle engines), but in the case presented here, it is installed on a 1953 radio-guided aircraft.

“The Vincent Picador and its Installation” (PiP)

“Front fairing, propeller, etc. of the V. Picador”

-After the modification, the Vincent Rapide was renamed the Vincent Picador.

“ML U120D target aircraft” (PiP)

“Detail of the Vincent Picador Engine” (PiP)

-It is striking to see the cylinder arrangement and the 90° outlet to the propeller axis (and through the engine).

From Appendix 9: The target aircraft built by the M.L. Aviation Corp. Ltd. in 1953, was powered by a variant of the Vincent motorcycle engine.

“White U-120D aircraft”

The engine produced 60 hp at 5,000 rpm. See main text.