The Raven 1000 UL is an American aircraft engine, that was designed and produced by Raven Redrives of El Prado, New Mexico for use in ultralight and homebuilt aircraft.[1]
| 1000 UL | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raven Redrives |
| Developed from | Suzuki G10 automotive engine |
The company seems to have gone out of business in 2017 and production ended.[2]
Design and development
editThe engine is a development of the Suzuki G10 automotive engine. It is a three-cylinder in-line four-stroke, liquid-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a custom-designed belt-type reduction drive with reduction ratio of 2.11:1. It employs electronic ignition and produces 62 hp (46 kW) at 5700 rpm.[1]
Applications
editSpecifications (1000 UL)
editData from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12[1]
General characteristics
- Type: Three cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled, four-stroke aircraft engine
- Bore: 74 mm (2.9 in)
- Stroke: 77 mm (3.0 in)
- Displacement: 993 cc (60.6 cu in)
- Dry weight: 67 kg (147.7 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: gasoline
- Cooling system: liquid
- Reduction gear: custom-designed belt-type reduction drive with reduction ratio of 2.11:1
Performance
- Power output: 62 hp (46 kW) at 5700 rpm
See also
editRelated lists
References
edit- ^ a b c Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 242-243. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ "Raven Rotor". Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Retrieved April 8, 2018.