On 31 Jul, Ian McPhee wrote: > New Rotax aero engines > Rotax is expanding its aero engine programme. A liquid-cooled V6 > with 3104 cc engine capacity is at an advanced stage of > development. This will be offered in a normally aspirated and a turbo > version,. > > The type designations are V220 and V300T. The numbers indicate the > power output in hp. The maximum output of both powerplants is 6,000 > rpm, which is unusual for an aero engine. The cruising speed is > around 5,000 rpm. A reduction gear reduces the crankshaft rpm by a > factor of 3. A Piper Arrow fitted with a Rotax V6 has been > undergoing flight testing since 11 March 2002.
Interesting...particularly if it can be retro fitted to Pawnees at a reasonable price! Would this be allowable without going to the experimental category? -- Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED] Strategic IT & open source consulting +61 (0)438 385 533 Brisbane, Australia http://www.interweft.com.au -- * You are subscribed to the aus-soaring mailing list. * To Unsubscribe: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] * with "unsubscribe aus-soaring" in the body of the message * or with "help" in the body of the message for more information.
