News, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engine aircraft.
News of March 07, 2005
What about big aerodiesels?
Gino asks from Namibia: Dear Andre,Is anyone working on larger calibre aero diesels in for instance the 1000-2000 horsepower range as once used in the Bv222 and Bv138? Gino
Answer: Not at all. This range is covered by turboprops. Because a diesel would be far more fuel efficient especially at all rpm ranges, it would make sense to consider a diesel alternative, but sofar no one has encouraged such an initiative. It would interest a specialized market expecially in developing countries. Remark for readers: the Blohm & Voss 222 was a six engine, German flying boat. The 138 was a three engine German ASR flying boat. Both used the Junkers Jumo opposite piston, twin crankshaft diesel engine, still as of today the most fuel efficient engine that ever cranked a propeller. The Junkers Jumo has been downsized to 100HP by a British aerodiesel manufacturer, go to www.dair.co.uk.
posted at 7:56 AM
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