rotary engines were arranged with the cylinders pointing outwards from a single crankshaft, in the same general form as a radial, but there were also rotary boxer engines and even one-cylinder rotaries.

Advantages and drawbacks

Three key factors contributed to the rotary engine's success at the time:
* Smooth running: Rotaries delivered power very smoothly because (relative to the engine mounting point) there are no reciprocating parts,

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