The Superior Air Parts Gemini Diesel 125 is a diesel aircraft engine, under development by Superior Air Parts of Coppell, Texas, United States for use in homebuilt aircraft.[1]
| Gemini Diesel 125 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Superior Air Parts |
The company is owned by the Chinese company Superior Aviation Beijing, which is 60% owned by Chairman Cheng Shenzong and 40% owned by Beijing E-Town, an economic development agency of the municipal government of Beijing.
Design and development
editThe Gemini Diesel 125 is a three-cylinder two-stroke, in-line, supercharged liquid-cooled, diesel engine design. It produces 125 hp (93 kW), with a helical gear mechanical gearbox reduction drive with a reduction ratio of 1.586:1.[1][2][3]
The engine design uses an opposed-piston engine, with "two-opposing-pistons-per-cylinder", based upon the Second World War 6-cylinder, 12-piston Junkers Jumo 205 engine concept.[3]
The engine will not be type certified and is therefore intended for homebuilt and light-sport aircraft.[2]
Specifications (Gemini Diesel 125)
editData from Tacke and manufacturer[1][2]
General characteristics
- Type: Three-cylinder, two-stroke aircraft uniflow diesel engine
- Dry weight: 79.5 kg (175.3 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: Diesel fuel, bio-diesel and Jet-A
- Cooling system: liquid
- Reduction gear: helical gear mechanical gearbox, reduction ratio of 1.586:1
Performance
- Power output: 125 hp (93 kW)
See also
editRelated lists
References
edit- ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 262-263. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b c Superior Air Parts (2015). "Gemini Diesel 125". geminidiesel.aero. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ a b Superior Air Parts (2015). "Gemini uniflow diesel engine". geminidiesel.aero. Retrieved 17 April 2018.