Walter Mikron
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The Walter Mikron is a four-cylinder, aircooled, inverted straight engine for powering light aircraft. First run in 1938 in Czechoslovakia, it was still in production in 2007. With a displacement of 2.4 L (149 cu in), it produces 48 kW (65 hp) at 2,600 rpm.
[edit] Specifications (Mikron)
General characteristics
- Type: 4 cylinder inverted air cooled inline
- Bore: 85mm (3.35 in)
- Stroke: 96mm (3.78 in)
- Displacement: 2.44 liter (149 cu in)
- Length: 804mm (31.65 in)
- Width: 341mm (13.46 in)
- Height: 635mm (25.00 in)
- Dry weight: 60kg (132.3 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: 1 Claudel Carb
- Fuel type: 68 octane
- Cooling system: air cooled
Performance
- Power output: 65hp @ 2,600RPM
- Compression ratio: 5.2:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 2.64lb/hp[citation needed]
[edit] References
Gunston, Bill (1986). World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Wellingborough: Patrick Stephens, 168.
http://www.oldengine.org/members/diesel/Duxford/czechaer1.htm
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