News, facts, and comments on the coming revolution for piston-engine aircraft.
News of September 14, 2007
A new aero diesel: The Raptor Turbo Diesel for the LSA market
Raptor Turbo Diesel proudly announces the Birds of Prey line of aviation engines. First of this series of engines is the Raptor 105. Currently in development, the Raptor 105 is a 105 horsepower, FADEC controlled, common rail turbocharged diesel engine designed expressly for the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) market. It is a 4 cylinder in-line, 4 stroke cycle, liquid cooled, Propellor speed reduced engine with Common Rail injection. Power: 105HP. Weight (without details): 179 Lbs. The website http://www.raptorturbodiesel.com shows photographs of the engine, says it has not flown yet, and says nothing of the manufacturer: Vulcan aircraft Engines.
posted at 11:06 AM
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