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…and build a scaled down version of
the Ford Tri-motor. ;-)
Mark S.
(back to lurking)
From: Rotary motors in
aircraft [mailto:flyrotary@lancaironline.net] On
Behalf Of George Lendich
Sent: Wednesday, September 13,
2006 4:34 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: XR-40
If needing 120hp you could use 3 of them!
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday,
September 14, 2006 12:48 AM
Subject: [FlyRotary] XR-40
Has anyone looked at the XR-40 engine that the Phantom guys
are testing? http://www.rotary-xr40.com/
As I understand it, these are go kart engines that normally run up to 10,000
rpm, and make about 52 HP. For aircraft use, they are derating them to 40
HP at 7600 rpm.
I'm not in the market for this, but I noticed in the FAQ
that they don't have a pressure feed oil system. Instead, they use roller
bearings, and 50:1 pre-mix. That would sure save some weight, and
complexity. Has that ever been done on other rotary engines?
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