Daiichi Kosho DK 472

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Daiichi Kosho DK 472
Type Aircraft engine
National origin Japan
Manufacturer Daiichi Kosho Company
First runcirca 1992
Major applications Daiichi Kosho Whisper

The Daiichi Kosho DK 472 is a Japanese aircraft engine that was developed by the Daiichi Kosho Company in the early 1990s for powered paragliding. The company had been previously noted for producing electronics, particularly karaoke equipment. [1] [2] [3]

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Design and development

The DK 472 was a custom-designed engine that was part of the manufacturer's plan to build a mass-market paramotor. The DK 472 was supplanted by a single cylinder design and then, when the market never developed into the size envisioned by the company, all engine production was ceased in circa 2003. [1] [2] [3]

The DK 472 is a twin cylinder, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled, two stroke engine that produces 22 hp (16 kW). Early versions were direct drive using a small diameter 29 in (74 cm) propeller. Later versions used a belt reduction drive system and a larger propeller. Electric start was standard equipment. [1] [3]

Applications

Specifications (DK 472)

Data from Cliche and Kitplanes [1] [3]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-23. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4
  2. 1 2 Goin, Jeff (n.d.). "Powered Paragliders From the Past". Foot Flyer. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, pages 50-51. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851
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