Daiichi Kosho DK 472

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]

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

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

  • Valvetrain: piston porting
  • Oil system: premixed oil and fuel
  • Cooling system: air
  • Reduction gear: belt drive
  • Electric start

Performance

  • Power output: 22 hp (16 kW)

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References
  1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-23. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
  2. Goin, Jeff (n.d.). "Powered Paragliders From the Past". Foot Flyer. Retrieved 5 April 2012.
  3. 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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