The AeroTwin AT972T is an American aircraft engine, designed and produced by the AeroTwin Motors Corporation, a subsidiary of the AirScooter Corporation of Henderson, Nevada for use in ultralight aircraft, in particular their AirScooter helicopter design.[1][2]
| AT972T | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | AeroTwin Motors Corporation |
The company seems to have been founded about 2002 and gone out of business in 2012 and production ended.[3]
Design and development
editThe engine is a twin-cylinder four-stroke, in-line, 972 cc (59.3 cu in) displacement, air and oil-cooled, gasoline engine design, with either a poly V belt or mechanical gearbox reduction drive with a clutch and reduction ratios of 1.88, 2.00 and 2.14:1. It employs dual electronic ignition and produces 65 hp (48 kW) at 4200 rpm, with a compression ratio of 8.0:1.[1]
Specifications (AT972T)
editData from Tacke[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Twin cylinder, inline, four stroke aircraft engine
- Bore: 102 mm (4.0 in)
- Stroke: 60 mm (2.4 in)
- Displacement: 972 cc (59.3 cu in)
- Dry weight: 45 kg (99 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: gasoline
- Cooling system: air/oil
Performance
- Power output: 65 hp (48 kW)
- Compression ratio: 8.0:1
See also
editRelated lists
References
edit- ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ AirScooter Corporation (2008). "About Us". www.aerotwinmotors.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ "Aerotwin Motors Corporation". Archived from the original on 15 November 2012.