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XF-40
Type Aircraft engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Aixro
Major applications Roland Z-120 Relax
Garland Vampire

The Aixro XF-40 (or XF40) is a German aircraft engine, designed and produced by Aixro of Aachen for use in ultralight aircraft.[1]

Design and development

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The XF-40 is a single-rotor Wankel engine. It is a 294 cc (17.9 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, petrol engine design, with a poly V belt reduction drive with a reduction ratio of 1.25:1. It employs capacitor discharge ignition and produces 36 hp (27 kW) at 6500 rpm.[1]

Applications

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Specifications (XF-40)

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Data from Tacke[1]

General characteristics

  • Type: Single rotor Wankel aircraft engine
  • Displacement: 294 cc (17.9 cu in)
  • Length: 300 mm (11.8 in)
  • Width: 250 mm (9.8 in)
  • Height: 250 mm (9.8 in)
  • Dry weight: 18.7 kg (41.2 lb)

Components

Performance

  • Power output: 36 hp (27 kW)

See also

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Related lists

References

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  1. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
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