Limbach L275E
| Limbach L275E | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Limbach Flugmotoren |
| Major applications | CAC Fox |
The Limbach L275E is a German aircraft engine, designed and produced by Limbach Flugmotoren of Königswinter for use in UAVs.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The L275E is a twin cylinder horizontally-opposed two-stroke, air-cooled, direct-drive petrol engine design, based upon the Volkswagen air-cooled engine. It employs a single magneto ignition, two carburettors, is lubricated by oil mixture lubrication with a fuel to oil ratio of 25:1 for mineral oil or 50:1 for synthetic oil and produces 15 kW (20 hp) at 7200 rpm.[1][2]
Applications
[edit]Specifications (L275E)
[edit]Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12 and manufacturer[1][2]
General characteristics
- Type: Twin cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine
- Bore: 66 mm (2.6 in)
- Stroke: 40 mm (1.6 in)
- Displacement: 274 cc (16.7 cu in)
- Length: 255 mm (10.0 in)
- Width: 400 mm (15.7 in)
- Height: 261 mm (10.3 in)
- Dry weight: 7.2 kg (15.9 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: 90 RON octane unleaded petrol or 100 LL Avgas
- Oil system: oil mixture lubrication, 25:1 fuel to oil ratio for mineral oil, 50:1 for synthetic oil
- Cooling system: air
Performance
- Power output: 15 kW (20 hp)
See also
[edit]Related lists
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 240-241. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b Limbach Flugmotoren. "Aircraft engines from 15 kW to 40 kW". limflug.de. Retrieved 23 June 2015.