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Walter Bora

1930s Czech piston aircraft engine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Walter Bora
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The Walter Bora was a Czechoslovak nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine for powering light aircraft that was developed in the 1930s by Walter Aircraft Engines.[1]

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Variants

Bora II
Direct drive engine
Bora II-R
Geared engine, reduction ratio 0.666:1

Applications

Engines on display

A preserved example of the Walter Bora engine is on display at the following museum:

Specifications (Bora II-R)

Data from Flight[2]

General characteristics

  • Type: 9-cylinder radial piston engine
  • Bore: 105 mm (4.1 in)
  • Stroke: 120 mm (4.7 in)
  • Dry weight: 172 kg (379 lb)

Components

  • Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder
  • Fuel system: Carburettor
  • Fuel type: Petrol
  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

Performance

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See also

Comparable engines

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References

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