Aeromarine K-6
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| K-6 | |
|---|---|
 Aeromarine K-6 | |
| Type | Piston aero engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Aeromarine |
| First run | 1915 |
| Developed from | Aeromarine 90hp |
The Aeromarine K-6 is an aircraft engine built by the Aeromarine Plane and Motor Company in 1915. It is an Aeromarine 90hp with a .571 reduction gear. The addition of the reduction gear allowed the engine to produce more power by operating at a higher RPM. This engine made its peak power of 100 hp at 2000 rpm[1][2][3]