Austro Engine AE80R

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AE80R
TypeAircraft Wankel engine
National origin Austria
Manufacturer Austro Engine
First run8 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]

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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

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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.