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New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 7:18 pm
by KFA
Hi guys, we have aquired the African agency for a new microlight and LSA engine. We will receive our test engine in July and will only make it avaiable to the public after some extensive testing in a Explorer. The file is too large to post here so will do under the manufacturing section.
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=15877
In short:
4 cyl 4 stroke water and oil cooled engine producing 80hp @2900rpm and torque of 200nm from 2300rpm
Fuel Injected
Fully installed weight including all fluids, exhaust and radiators = under 55kg
Price about 10800 euro excl VAT and transport
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 8:35 pm
by RV4ker (RIP)
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 8:36 pm
by RV4ker (RIP)
Fitted to X-Air...
Man that a big radiator....
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 8:47 pm
by KFA
Da radiator only dat big because no ram air ducts like in a cowl mister
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 8:58 pm
by KFA
TBO is 1500hr's but should increase with fleet experience
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 9:18 pm
by justin.schoeman
Its always amazing how much more, less weight costs...
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 10:35 pm
by kloot piloot
Its always amazing how much more, less weight costs...
Very true. Yet, the more market options, the healthier the market.
Engine looks sexy and quite slim.
KFA and RV4ker, What are the power / weight ratios compared to alternatives ?
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:25 am
by John Boucher
http://www.d-motor.eu/
Congratulations KFA and I am sure we all wait with abated breath. I am particularly interested if they bring out a 120hp 6cylinder and I am sure George will as well if he pursues the Sonex idea. The alternative to the Jab 6 is a good thing...
Do you know if the mounts of the D-motor are a unique configuration or as in the UL-206, the same as the Jabs?
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:42 am
by KFA
Hi John, the D-motor, Jabi and UL all have the same engine mounts. I suspect that the D-motor will fit in our Explorer Jabi cowl also
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 8:51 am
by John Boucher
Now that makes it soooo much easier!
Would that now be a turn out for the books if a JAB430 flies around with a D-Motor 120hp
Hmmmm, a D-Motor 120 powered Cheetah
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 12:38 pm
by nicow
That's good news
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:32 pm
by Joninmoz
Hi KFA,
Will it be possible to mount this engine on a trike?
cheers.
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 2:37 pm
by KFA
I think very possible. It should work better tan the Jabi as it turns at lower rpm so you can swing a bigger prop. 66 inches
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:48 pm
by Boet
Sal die 12o hos werk in n Exploterer?
Re: New aviation engine on the horizon for SA
Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 5:50 pm
by Boet
Kyk ek reg? Is dit n side-valve enjin?
