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RotorWay RW133
Piston aircraft engine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Rotorway RW133 is a piston engine designed for use in helicopters and homebuilt aircraft.
Design and development
The 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)
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
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