On Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:31:29 -0400, "Morgans"
wrote:


"Dale Scroggins" wrote

The SmartCar aluminum diesel engine and the Toyota Yaris engine (Europe,
aluminum diesel) might be good candidates for small aircraft. However,
this Subaru seems to be an ideal candidate since its power and weight
specs fit so many available airframes. PRSUs are also available. I
suspect we will see these engines installed fairly quickly in European
experimentals.

No need for a PSRU. The torque band makes it perfect for direct drive.

And the weight is not necessarily a killer. Likely a lot that can be
removed from the automotive application - and there have been many
heavier, lower powered engines thoughout aviation history.

Think Model "A" Ford. 28 HP and 200+ pounds. Lots of others too.

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