Austro Engine AE80R

The Austro Engine AE80R is an aircraft Wankel engine that was first run on 8 January 2013 and is under development by Austro Engine of Wiener Neustadt.^[1][2]

AE80R
Type	Aircraft Wankel engine
National origin	Austria
Manufacturer	Austro Engine
First run	8 January 2013
Developed from	Austro Engine AE50R

Design and development

Development of the AE80R started in 2010 based on the 41 kW (55 hp) Austro Engine AE50R. The AE80R is intended to power light-sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).^[1][2]

The AE80R incorporates dual FADEC-controllers, a lossless lubrication system to reduce oil consumption. It is intended to weigh 27 kg (60 lb) and produce 60 kW (80 hp).^[1][2]

The engine is described as being vibration free, a useful attribute in an engine used for UAVs that can carry sensitive equipment affected by in-flight vibrations.^[1][2]

Specifications (AE80R)

Data from Pew and Austro Engines^[1][2]

General characteristics

• Type: Aircraft Wankel engine
• Dry weight: 27 kg (60 lb)

Performance

• Power output: 60 kW (80 hp)
• Oil consumption: lossless
• Power-to-weight ratio: 2.2 kW/kg (1.3 hp/lb)

See also

• List of aircraft engines