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)
Location	Display cabinet in main foyer
Condition	Display Finish
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