Mosler Red 82X

The Mosler Red 82X is an experimental four cylinder, four stroke engine developed as a low cost replacement for older aircraft.

Mosler Red 82X
Type Experimental aircraft engine
Manufacturer Mosler Motors
Major applications Luscombe 8A

Design and development

A Red 82X was tested in April 1992 on a Luscombe 8A certified in the experimental-exhibition category.[1]

Variants

Red 82X
Red 82DX
Dual ignition
Red 82LB
No ignition packaged

Specifications (Red 82X)

General characteristics

  • Type: 4-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally opposed engine
  • Bore: 94 mm
  • Stroke: 78 mm
  • Displacement: 2,165 cc
  • Length: 24 in
  • Width: 30 in
  • Height: 18 in
  • Dry weight: 182 lb

Components

  • Valvetrain: 1 inlet and 1 exhaust valve per cylinder Hydraulic lifters
  • Cooling system: Air

Performance

  • Power output: 82 hp at 3,200 rpm

See also

Related lists

References

  1. "Mosler Powered Luscombe Makes First Flight". Air Progress. March 1993.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.