MDS Whirlwind Engine
| 1002206 | |
| MDS Whirlwind Engine | |
| Engine | |
| Undated | |
| 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) | |
| Static Display | |
| Display Finish | |
| Meggitt Defence Systems Ltd | |
| Ashford, Kent, England | |
| IF:2014:287 | |
| Yes | |
| 2014-10-31 | |
| Internal Fire Core Collection | |
 On arrival On arrival | |
