Collection Database

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
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