| Hirth F-40 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Hirth |
The Hirth F-40 is a German aircraft engine, that was designed and produced by Hirth of Benningen for use in ultralight aircraft.
By March 2018, the engine was no longer advertised on the company website and seems to be out of production.
Design and development
The Hirth F-40 is a four-cylinder, two-stroke, 1,300 cc (79.3 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, petrol engine design, with a helical gear mechanical gearbox reduction drive. It produces 120 hp (89 kW) at 4800 rpm.
Specifications (F-40)
Data from Tacke
General characteristics
- Type: Four cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine
- Bore: 76 mm (3.0 in)
- Stroke: 69 mm (2.7 in)
- Displacement: 1,300 cc (79.3 cu in)
- Dry weight: 69 kg (152.1 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: petrol
- Cooling system: liquid
- Reduction gear: helical gear mechanical gearbox
Performance
- Power output: 120 hp (89 kW)
See also
Related lists
References
- ^ Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 258-259. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- Hirth. "All Engines". www.hirth-engines.de. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
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