What are the O-360 variants?
Specialized O-360 variants extend the family’s versatility, such as the HO-360 (high-output, up to 180 hp with heavier components), LO-360 (left-hand rotation for tandem-engine setups), HIO-360 (180 hp at 2,900 RPM with tuned induction), and TIO-360 (turbocharged for high-altitude performance up to 225 hp at sea level) . The Lycoming O-360-A4M is an extremely popular four-cylinder engine, masterfully combining rugged reliability with smooth performance for your aircraft. The O-360-A4M is a cornerstone in the aviation industry, offering general aviation pilots 180 hp at 2700 RPM.
How much horsepower does the O-360 engine have?
Engines in the O-360 series produce between 145 and 225 hp (110 and 170 kW), with the basic O-360 producing 180 hp (130 kW). The engine family has been installed in thousands of aircraft, including the Cessna 172, Piper Cherokee/Archer, Grumman Tiger, and many home-built types. The Lycoming O-235 is a family of four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed, piston aircraft engines that produce 100 to 135 hp (75 to 101 kW), derived from the earlier O-233 engine.