Rotax 462
The Rotax 462 is a 51 hp (38 kW), two-cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine, derived from a snowmobile engine. It was built by Rotax of Austria for use in ultralight aircraft.[1]
| Rotax 462 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Piston aero-engine |
| National origin | Austria |
| Manufacturer | Rotax |
Applications
- Guerpont Autoplum
- Huntwing 462LC
- Platzer Motte
- Sky-Walker 1+1
Specifications (462)
Data from ROTAX Repair Manual for engine type 462 - 532 - 582 UL
General characteristics
- Type: Two-cycle, two-cylinder rotary valve engine, oil-in-fuel
lubrication, liquid-cooled, with integrated water pump
- Bore: 69.5 mm (2.74 in)
- Stroke: 61 mm (2.401 in)
- Displacement: 462.8 cc (28.242 cu in)
- Dry weight: 32 kg (70.5 lb) (dry, no exhaust system)
Components
- Valvetrain: Rotary valve
- Oil system: oil-in-fuel lubrication
- Cooling system: liquid
- Reduction gear: 2.0 / 2.24 / 2.58 / 3.0
Performance
- Power output: 38 kW (51 hp) at 6500 rpm (standard version), 28 kW (38 hp) at 5500 rpm (low performance version)
- Compression ratio: theoretical: 11.5, effective: 6.7
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References
Notes
- Taylor 1989, p. 681
Bibliography
- Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1989). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1989-90. London, United Kingdom: Jane's Yearbooks. ISBN 0-7106-0896-9.
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