Which aircraft use Rotax engines?
One general aviation industry media reporter found that 70-80% of the 66,000 aircraft he’d identified, worldwide, used Rotax four-stroke engines. The 912/914/915 series also powers larger certified aircraft, including the Diamond Katana, and the twin-engined Tecnam P2006T and Leza/Lockwood Aircam. The Rotax 914 is a 115HP turbo aircraft engine manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) in Austria. Its layout is 4 cylinder boxer with a gear reduction. This engine has been very popular and is used on many light aircraft.Rotax four-stroke engines differ from conventional four-stroke aircraft engines by their unusually small displacement for the amount of power — compensated for by higher than normal rotational speed (over 5,000 rpm).The innovative Rotax four-stroke and two-stroke high-performance engines are used for BRP products such as Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo personal watercraft, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, as well as for karts and recreational aircraft.These engines offered high thrust to weight; albeit,at the expense of fuel consumption (a typical Rotax 503 or 582 burns four gallons an hour of automotive fuel at cruise power), and they offer less reliability than four-stroke engines. A Rotax 582 at 65hp and just over 100 lbs provides excellent power to weight.
How much horsepower does a Rotax 532 have?
The Rotax 532 is a 48 kW (64 hp) two-stroke, two-cylinder, rotary valve engine, liquid-cooled, gear reduction-drive engine that was formerly manufactured by BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG. It was designed for use on ultralight aircraft.
How much does a Rotax 915 is cost?
I realize the engine price is around $40k for the 915, and $30k for an overhauled o320 but over $50k for a new one. What is the price of the Rotax 914 UL? The engine is priced around $15,000, offering excellent value for its features and performance.