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| Walter Scolar | |
| Type | Radial aero engine |
| National origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Manufacturer | Walter Aircraft Engines |
| First run | 1936 |
The Walter Scolar was a Czechoslovakian nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine for powering light aircraft that first ran in 1936. With a displacement of 8 litres (490 cu in), it produced 132 kW (180 hp) at 2,500 rpm.
Applications
Engines on display
Preserved examples of the Walter Skolar engine are on display at the following museums:
Specifications (Scolar)
Data from Kosice Air Museum
General characteristics
- Type: 9-cylinder radial piston engine
- Bore: 105 mm (4.13 in)
- Stroke: 100 mm (3.94 in)
- Displacement: 7.8 L (488 cu in)
- Dry weight: 155 kg (342 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Carburettor
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 132 kW (180 hp) at 2,500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 5.4:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.85 kW/kg (0.52 hp/lb)
See also
Comparable engines
Related lists
References
Notes
- Gunston 1989, p. 174.
- Kosice Air Museum - Walter Scolar Retrieved: 18 October 2010
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
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