| R-2300 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontally opposed piston engine |
| National origin | USA |
| Manufacturer | Revmaster |
| Designer | Joe Horvath |
| Major applications | Experimental Aircraft |
| Developed from | Volkswagen air-cooled engine |
The Revmaster R-2300 is a 4 stroke aircraft engine for Homebuilt aircraft
Design and development
The engine is based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine. It is extensively modified for aircraft use. This modification consists of a quad CDI ignition (8 coils), new and enlarged #4 bearing, custom made crank shaft and cam shaft, custom made cylinder heads and other modifications. The engine is delivered completely assembled and test run from the factory (it is not delivered as a kit).
Applications
Specifications (variant)
General characteristics
- Bore: 94mm
- Stroke: 84mm
- Displacement: 2331cc
- Dry weight: 170 lbs
- Designer: Joseph Horvath
Components
- Valvetrain: Single overhead exhaust valve, single overhead inlet valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: RevFlow 36mm
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 85hp
- Compression ratio: 8:1
References
- Contact!: 14. June 2012.
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- Flymag, Flymag.