NEW DIESEL ENGINE FOR UAV AND GA
Basic Features:
- High-speed diesel-cycle engine in the 50 kW power class intended for tactical UAV and small GA aircraft allowing the use of both jet and diesel fuel
- Turbocharging and intercooler for assuring engine performance in the required altitude and temperature envelope
- Reduction gearbox with the option to adapt the gear-ratio according to the particular installation requirements in the range of 2300 to 4000 RPM
- Fuel system composed of separate fuel injectors and a mechanical fuel pump
- Fuel injection control electromechanically operated by ECU with a mechanical backup
- Cooling provided by air/oil cooling system assuring high engine reliability and simplified installation
- Effective torsional friction damping system incorporated into the gearbox
- Engine mount system comprising special elastomeric mounts for isolation and protection from vibration and shocks caused by engine operation, transmitted to the airframe
Preliminary Specifications:
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Bore | 86 mm |
| Stroke | 86 mm |
| Displacement - engine | 999 cm3 |
| Compression ratio | 17 : 1 |
| Engine Speed at max. rated power | 4200 RPM |
| Prop Speed at max. rated power | 2300 RPM*) |
| Max. Take-off Power | 50 kW |
| Max. Continuous Power | 45 kW |
| Critical Altitude (Max. Take-off) | 1000 m |
| Specific Fuel Consumption | < 210 g/kWh |
| Fuel | Jet/Diesel |
| Weight | < 60 kg |
Note: *) Propeller speed may be adapted according to the particular installation up to 4 000 RPM
