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Wankel engine The Wankel engine (, ) is a type of internal combustion engine using an eccentric (mechanism), eccentric Pistonless rotary engine, rotary design to convert pressure into rotating motion. The concept was proven by German engineer Felix Wankel, f ...

, a type of internal combustion engine using an eccentric rotary design instead of reciprocating pistons *

Wankel AG Wankel AG is a German aircraft engine and automotive engine manufacturer based in Kirchberg, Saxony. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of Wankel engines for ultralight aircraft and also for kart racing cars.Tacke, Willi; Mar ...

, a German company that produces Wankel engines for ultralight aircraft and racing cars

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Charlotte Wankel Charlotte Wankel (12 May 1888 – 2 August 1969) was a Norway, Norwegian painting, painter regarded as one of the first Norwegian cubist and painters of abstract art. Biography Wankel was raised by wealthy parents at the :no:Kambo, Kambo estate ...

(1888–1969), Norwegian painter *

Felix Wankel Felix Heinrich Wankel (; 13 August 1902 – 9 October 1988) was a German mechanical engineer and inventor after whom the Wankel engine was named. Wankel joined various radical antisemitic organizations after World War I and was a prominent member ...

(1902–1988), German engineer; inventor of the Wankel engine *

Georg Reinholdt Wankel Georg Reinholdt Wankel (12 January 1843 – 1 February 1907) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party of Norway, Conservative Party. He was born in Moss, Norway, Moss as the son of German-born engineer Ignatz Wankel (1806–1881) and ...

(1843–1907), Norwegian politician *

Heinrich Wankel Heinrich may refer to: People * Heinrich (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name) * Heinrich (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) *Hetty (given name), a given name (including a list of peo ...

(1821–1897), Czech palaeontologist

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