The MAE 323 is a family of Italian aircraft engines, designed and produced by Modena Avio Engines (commonly called MAE) of Rubiera for use in light aircraft.[1]
| MAE 323 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Modena Avio Engines |
The company seems to have been founded about 2003 and gone out of business by 2015. Since 2012 its website has consisted only of a placeholder page.[2]
Design and development
editThe engine is a three-cylinder in radial-configuration, four-stroke, 2,238 cc (136.6 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a mechanical gearbox reduction drive with a reduction ratio of 1.91:1. It employs dual electronic ignition systems and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1.[1]
Variants
editSpecifications (MAE 323)
editData from Tacke[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Three-cylinder, four stroke, radial aircraft engine
- Bore: 100 mm (3.9 in)
- Stroke: 95 mm (3.7 in)
- Displacement: 2,238 cc (136.6 cu in)
- Length: 672 mm (26.5 in)
- Width: 660 mm (26.0 in)
- Height: 623 mm (24.5 in)
- Dry weight: 82 kg (180.8 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: gasoline
- Cooling system: liquid
- Reduction gear: mechanical gearbox
Performance
- Power output: 130 hp (97 kW)
- Compression ratio: 9.0:1
See also
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