Bailey V5 engine

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V5
Type Aircraft engine
National originUnited Kingdom
Manufacturer Bailey Aviation
Major applications Airsport Song
Bailey V5 paramotor

The Bailey V5 is a British aircraft engine, designed and produced by Bailey Aviation of Royston, Hertfordshire for use in powered paragliders, in particular the Bailey V5 paramotor. [1]

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Design and development

The engine is a single-cylinder four-stroke, 195 cc (11.9 cu in) displacement, air and oil-cooled, petrol engine design, with a poly V belt reduction drive with reduction ratio of 3.2:1. It employs capacitor discharge ignition and produces 20.5 hp (15 kW) at 8200 rpm. [1] [2]

Variants

V5
Base model with manual recoil start, that weighs 15.8 kg (34.8 lb). [1] [2]
V5E
Model with electric start, that weighs 17.0 kg (37.5 lb). [1] [2]

Applications

Specifications (V5)

Data from Tacke and manufacturer [1] [2]

General characteristics

  • Type: Single cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine
  • Bore: 65 mm (2.6 in)
  • Stroke: 59 mm (2.3 in)
  • Displacement: 195 cc (11.9 cu in)
  • Dry weight: 15.8 kg (34.8 lb)

Components

  • Fuel type: 95–99 (Ron) Octane unleaded petrol, Avgas is not recommended
  • Cooling system: air and oil
  • Reduction gear: poly V belt

Performance

  • Power output: 20.5 hp (15 kW)

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN   1368-485X
  2. 1 2 3 4 Bailey Aviation. "V5 Engine Specification". baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
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