MDS Whirlwind Engine |
Object ID | 1002206 | |
Date | 0000-00-00 |
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Accession No | IF:2014:287 |
Status | Static Display |
Category | Engine |
Collection ID | Internal Fire Core Collection |
Made By | Meggitt Defence Systems Ltd |
Made In | Ashford, Kent, England |
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)
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Location | Display cabinet in main foyer |
Condition | Display Finish |
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