Bailey Hornet
| Hornet | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Bailey Aviation |
The Bailey Hornet is a British aircraft engine, under development by Bailey Aviation of Royston, Hertfordshire for use in powered paragliders.[1]
The engine was publicly introduced in 2013, but as of 2018 does not appear for sale.[2]
Design and development[]
The engine is a twin-cylinder two-stroke, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a helical gear mechanical gearbox reduction drive and a centrifugal clutch. It produces 28 to 30 hp (21 to 22 kW) and weighs 15.5 kg (34.2 lb).[1]
Specifications (Hornet)[]
Data from Tacke[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Twin cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine
- Dry weight: 15.5 kg (34.2 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: gasoline
- Cooling system: air
- Reduction gear: helical gear mechanical gearbox, with centrifugal clutch
Performance
- Power output: 28 to 30 hp (21 to 22 kW)
See also[]
Related lists
References[]
- ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ Bailey Aviation (2013). "Introducing the new Bailey Hornet 2 stroke engine". www.baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
External links[]
Categories:
- Bailey aircraft engines
- Two-stroke aircraft piston engines
- Air-cooled aircraft piston engines
- 2010s aircraft piston engines