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AeroConversions AeroVee 2180

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Aero Vee Engine
TypeHorizontally Opposed Piston Engine
National originGermany, America
ManufacturerAeroConversions division of Sonex Aircraft, LLC
First run2002
Major applicationsSonex, Waiex, Xenos
Developed fromVolkswagen air-cooled engine

The AeroConversions Aerovee Engine is a kit-built engine for homebuilt aircraft based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine.

Design and development

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AeroVee Turbo

The AeroVee engine is manufactured and marketed by AeroConversions, a part of Sonex Aircraft.[1] In 2014, a turbocharger was developed as a $4,200 modification to existing AeroVee engines. The new turbocharged engine is rated at 100 hp.[2]

Specifications (AeroVee 2.1)

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Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12[3]

General characteristics

  • Type: Four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed, aircraft piston engine
  • Bore: 92 mm (3.6 in)
  • Stroke: 82 mm (3.2 in)
  • Displacement: 2,180 cc (133.0 cu in)
  • Length: 762 mm (30.0 in)
  • Width: 343 mm (13.5 in)
  • Height: 616 mm (24.3 in)
  • Dry weight: 76 kg (167.6 lb)

Components

  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

Performance

References

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  1. ^ "AeroConversions Products". Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  2. ^ James Wynbrandt (28 July 2014). "Sonex AeroVee Turbo, SubSonex plans unveiled". Airventure Today: 4.
  3. ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 242-243. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X