Austro Engine AE80R
| AE80R | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft Wankel engine |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Austro Engine |
| First run | 8 January 2013 |
| Developed from | Austro Engine AE50R |
The Austro Engine AE80R is an aircraft Wankel engine that was first run on 8 January 2013 and is under development by Austro Engine of Wiener Neustadt.[1][2]
Design and development
[edit]Development of the AE80R started in 2010 based on the 41 kW (55 hp) Austro Engine AE50R. The AE80R is intended to power light-sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).[1][2]
The AE80R incorporates dual FADEC-controllers, a lossless lubrication system to reduce oil consumption. It is intended to weigh 27 kg (60 lb) and produce 60 kW (80 hp).[1][2]
The engine is described as being vibration free, a useful attribute in an engine used for UAVs that can carry sensitive equipment affected by in-flight vibrations.[1][2]
Specifications (AE80R)
[edit]Data from Pew and Austro Engines[1][2]
General characteristics
- Type: Aircraft Wankel engine
- Dry weight: 27 kg (60 lb)
Performance
- Power output: 60 kW (80 hp)
- Oil consumption: lossless
- Power-to-weight ratio: 2.2 kW/kg (1.3 hp/lb)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Pew, Glenn (9 January 2013). "New Rotary Engine From Austro". AVweb. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ a b c d e Austro Engine (9 January 2013). "Austro Engine successfully tested brand new rotary engine AE80R". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11. Retrieved 10 January 2013.