Bailey V5 engine
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]
| V5 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Bailey Aviation |
| Major applications | Airsport Song Bailey V5 paramotor |
| Unit cost | £2,737 (2015) |
Design and development
The engine is a single-cylinder four-stroke, 195 cc (11.9 cu in) displacement, air and oil-cooled, gasoline 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
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 gasoline, Avgas is not recommended
- Cooling system: air and oil
- Reduction gear: poly V belt
Performance
- Power output: 20.5 hp (15 kW)
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References
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- Bailey Aviation. "V5 Engine Specification". www.baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
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