Hirth F-263

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Hirth F-263
TypeTwin cylinder two-stroke aircraft engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Hirth

The Hirth F-263 is a twin cylinder, in-line, two stroke, carburetted aircraft engine that was designed for use on ultralight aircraft. It was manufactured by Hirth of Germany, but was discontinued about 2001. [1]

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Development

The F-263 uses fan cooling and piston-ported induction, with a single Bing carburetor and single capacitor discharge ignition. The cylinder walls are electrochemically coated with Nikasil. Standard starting is recoil start. A gearbox reduction drive system and electric start were factory options. [1]

The engine produces 31 hp (23 kW) and runs on a 50:1 pre-mix of unleaded 93 octane auto fuel and oil. Recommended time between overhauls is 1000 hours. [1]

Applications

Specifications (F-263)

Data from Cliche [1]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page G-3 Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN   0-9680628-1-4
  2. "Ultralight/Microlight aircraft specs USA". www.ultralighthomepage.com. n.d. Retrieved 16 December 2009.
  3. Fraser, Richard (2009). "Phillipe Balligand and his HM293" . Retrieved 16 December 2009.