The Rotorway RW133 is a piston engine designed for use in helicopters and homebuilt aircraft.
| RotorWay RW133 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | RotorWay International |
| Major applications | RotorWay Scorpion |
Design and development
editThe RW-133 was developed in 1979 as an all-new piston engine for amateur-built aircraft, including a new crankcase oil system. The helicopter version features a dry sump oil system and a turbocharger option increasing power to 160 hp (119 kW).[1] All components of the engine are cast and manufactured at RotorWay Foundries, except the Mallory Ignition and Dell'Orto carburetor.[2]
Specifications (variant)
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General characteristics
- Type: Four-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed piston engine
- Bore: 4 in (102 mm)
- Dry weight: 160 lb (73 kg) with propeller
Components
- Fuel system: Updraft carburetor with manual mixture control
- Fuel type: 80/87 avgas minimum
- Cooling system: Water-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 100 hp (75 kW) @2700rpm
References
edit- ^ Air Progress: 12. November 1978.
{{cite journal}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Peter Lert (August 1989). "Executive Privellege". Air Progress.