The AeroConversions Aerovee Engine is a kit-built engine for homebuilt aircraft based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine.
| Aero Vee Engine | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Horizontally Opposed Piston Engine |
| National origin | Germany, America |
| Manufacturer | AeroConversions division of Sonex Aircraft, LLC |
| First run | 2002 |
| Major applications | Sonex, Waiex, Xenos |
| Developed from | Volkswagen air-cooled engine |
Design and development
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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)
editData 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
- Power output: 80 hp (60 kW) at 3400rpm
- Compression ratio: 8.0:1
References
edit- ^ "AeroConversions Products". Retrieved 3 March 2011.
- ^ James Wynbrandt (28 July 2014). "Sonex AeroVee Turbo, SubSonex plans unveiled". Airventure Today: 4.
- ^ Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 242-243. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X