Object ID | 1002206 |
Object Name | MDS Whirlwind Engine |
Object Date | Undated |
Works Number | |
Location | Display cabinet in main foyer |
Category | Engine |
Acquired | 2014-10-31 |
Status | Static Display |
Description | The Whirlwind is a liquid cooled 4-stroke rotary engine working on the epitrochoidal rotary Wankel principle. Designed as a compact, self contained unit, the Whirlwind engine package includes integral radiators and a built-in water pump to simplify installation. Liquid-cooled, single rotor Wankel engine c/w integral radiators and water pump. Chamber volume 294cc Dry weight13.5kg (29lb 12oz) (complete with radiators, water pump carburettor and ignition system but less exhaust) Rotation counter-clockwise when viewed from power take-off end Power 31kW (41.5 bhp) @ 7,800 rpm, Torque 47 Nm @ 4,500 rpm Type used in the Banshee UAV flown from Aberporth, this engine from Outer Hebrides (South Uist) |
Manufacturer | Meggitt Defence Systems Ltd |
Manufactured | Ashford, Kent, England |
Condition | Display Finish |
Core | Yes |
Accession No | IF:2014:287 |
Collection Id | Internal Fire Core Collection |
Shortman | |
Image | On arrival On arrival |