AE80R
Type Aircraft Wankel engine
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Austro Engine
First run 8 January 2013
Developed from Austro Engine AE50R

The Austro Engine AE80R is an aircraft Wankel engine that was first run on 8 January 2013 and is under development by Austro Engine of Wiener Neustadt.[1][2]

Design and development

Development of the AE80R started in 2010 based on the 41 kW (55 hp) Austro Engine AE50R. The AE80R is intended to power light-sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).[1][2]

The AE80R incorporates dual FADEC-controllers, a lossless lubrication system to reduce oil consumption. It is intended to weigh 27 kg (60 lb) and produce 60 kW (80 hp).[1][2]

The engine is described as being vibration free, a useful attribute in an engine used for UAVs that can carry sensitive equipment affected by in-flight vibrations.[1][2]

Specifications (AE80R)

Data from Pew and Austro Engines[1][2]

General characteristics

Performance

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Pew, Glenn (9 January 2013). "New Rotary Engine From Austro". AVweb. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Austro Engine (9 January 2013). "Austro Engine successfully tested brand new rotary engine AE80R". Archived from the original on 2013-01-11. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
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