Diesel engine

[Russell]

[wolfy]

Good find russ where can we find more infocheers wolfy

[birdy]

2 or 4 stroke?

[Tim]

My guess would be 2 stroke. There"s nothing wrong with 2 stroke diesels - they"ve been the backbone of the trucking industry for decades

[Russell]

http://www.weslake.eu/news/newspages...reoengine.html

[Briglow.Joe]

My guess would be 2 stroke. There"s nothing wrong with 2 stroke diesels - they"ve been the backbone of the trucking industry for decadesTim your right about the 2 strokes, The old 71 series GM detroits were a work of art and most of them are still turning diesel into noise today.

[Tim]

Yes, I"d love a dollar for every passenger that gemmy diesels have carried around Australia.

[MadMuz]

How awesome... Any idea of cost? I take it they are direct drive engine? No need for reduction drive? Would love to see some rpm, hp, torque and fuel consumption figures? ;D

[Disco]

It"d shatter a prop wouldn"t it?

[MadMuz]

Probably a high hp warp would be ok? If it is 2 stroke, it wouldn"t have the strong torque pulses of a 4 stroke and being 4 cyl it should be smooth as, no different really from a 90 Hp Mac or the 4 cyl Hirth? Would be a gem I reckon

[Russell]

http://www.deltahawkengines.com/status00.shtmlAlso hearing vw are about to release an aero diesel 2 stroke 90hp, light, engine.( for sale, brand spankers soob Diesel engine, was to be a project, now shelved.....$6k, firm )

[Tim]

This picture would suggest that the Weslake has a reduction drive housing.

[tonydenton]

why did you shelve it russ ???

[Russell]

Several.....Spending more time away, Previous build G001, spent over $100k,took 5 yrs, lots of moments,This to be build....diesel, a total unknown, no one to reference to, nothingLost the urge......me gyroing has stalled.BTW.....G001 still for sale......it"s a deadset pearler

[Tim]

Another one for the black smoke enthusiasts.Vulcan Aircraft makes an initial entry into the Light Sport Plane market, with the Raptor 105. It is a diesel engine intended to compete directly with the Rotax 912 ULS and Rotax 914. Using less fuel than a 912ULS and with more power than a 914 in a smaller physical package, the Raptor 105 may be the ideal engine for any Light Sport Aircraft. Vulcan has gone to great lengths to produce an engine that is comparable in weight with equal HP gasoline engines, much less existing diesels. Gasoline powered aviation engines in this range generally weigh 1.5 to 2 lbs per HP. For example, the Rotax 914 is rated for 100 HP continuous operation and weighs 166 lbs for a weight to power ratio of 1.66 to 1. The Raptor 105 produces 105 hp continuously and weighs 179 lbs for a weight to power ratio of 1.7 to 1. Also it currently meets all applicable emissions regulations and is ready to meet proposed future standards. Most aircraft in the 80-120HP range have gasoline engines. The advantages of diesel engines are already well-known. The problem has been in two very important areas; weight, and cost. The Raptor brand engines are a direct replacement for gasoline engines and are intended at a cost that is comparable with existing gasoline engines. All Vulcan engines are made in the United States.