Rotron RT600
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| Rotron RT600 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Rotron Power |
The Rotron RT600 is a series of British aircraft engines, designed and produced by Rotron Power Ltd of Semley, Wiltshire for use in unmanned aerial vehicles, light aircraft and helicopters.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The engine is a dual-rotor Wankel engine, 600 cc (36.6 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, petroleum/jet fuel engine design. It can be employed direct-drive or with a toothed poly V belt reduction drive. It employs dual electronic ignition and produces 53 to 100 hp (40 to 75 kW) at 7500 rpm, depending on the model.[1]
Variants
[edit]- RT600 Jet-A1
- Model that runs on Jet A-1 fuel, with a compression ratio of 8.5:1 and produces 56 hp (42 kW) at 7500 rpm.[2]
- RT600 LCR
- Model that runs on petroleum or avgas, with a compression ratio of 9.6:1 and produces 58 hp (43 kW) at 7500 rpm.[3]
- RT600 LCR-EXE
- Model that runs on petroleum or avgas, with a compression ratio of 9.6:1 and produces 53 hp (40 kW) at 5000 rpm.[4]
- RT600 XE
- Model that runs on petroleum, with a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and produces 100 hp (75 kW) at 7500 rpm.[5]
Specifications (Rotron RT600 Jet-A1)
[edit]Data from Tacke and manufacturer[1][2]
General characteristics
- Type: Dual rotor aircraft engine
- Displacement: 600 cc (36.6 cu in)
- Length: 420 mm (16.5 in)
- Width: 170 mm (6.7 in)
- Height: 310 mm (12.2 in)
- Dry weight: 21.2 kg (46.7 lb) (block only)
Components
- Fuel type: Jet A-1
- Cooling system: liquid
- Reduction gear: direct drive or toothed poly V belt
Performance
- Power output: 56 hp (42 kW) at 7500 rpm for take-off, 52 hp (39 kW) at 6500 rpm continuous
- Compression ratio: 8.5:1
See also
[edit]Related lists
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 260-261. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- 1 2 Rotron Power Ltd. "Rotron RT600 JET-A1 Rotary Engine for Fixed Wing & VTOL Applications". www.rotronuav.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ Rotron Power Ltd. "Rotron RT600 LCR Rotary Engine for UAV, Drone & VTOL Applications". www.rotronuav.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ Rotron Power Ltd. "Rotron RT600 LCR-EXE Rotary Engine for UAV, Drone & VTOL Applications". www.rotronuav.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ↑ Rotron Power Ltd. "Rotron RT600 XE Rotary Engine for Fixed Wing & VTOL Applications". www.rotronuav.com. Retrieved 11 April 2018.