Introduced
in 1933, the SS50 Super Scarab was a higher output version of
the original Scarab with the cylinder bore increased to 4.625
inches. The U.S. military designation for the SS50 was the R-500. |
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| Radial piston engine |
| Seven cylinders |
| Displacement: 499 cubic inches (8.2 liters) |
| Bore x stroke: 4 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches |
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