MAE 323
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Rubiera , Italy |
| Products | Aircraft engines (MAE 323 series) |
The MAE 323 series represents a line of Italian aircraft engines developed and manufactured by Modena Avio Engines (MAE), based in Rubiera, intended primarily for light aircraft applications.[1]
Established approximately in 2003, the company appears to have ceased operations by 2015. Since 2012, its official website has been reduced to a single placeholder page.[2]
Design and development
This engine features a three-cylinder radial layout, operating on a four-stroke cycle, with a total displacement of 2,238 cc (136.6 cu in). It is liquid-cooled and runs on gasoline fuel. The powertrain includes a mechanical reduction gearbox with a ratio of 1.91:1. Dual electronic ignition systems are incorporated, and the compression ratio is set at 9.0:1.[1]
Variants
- MAE 323
- This version delivers an output of 130 hp (97 kW) at 4500 rpm and has an engine mass of 82 kg (180.8 lb).[1]
- MAE 323 R
- An enhanced model producing 150 hp (112 kW) at 5500 rpm, weighing 93 kg (205.0 lb).[1]
Specifications (MAE 323)
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 260-261. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. Template:ISSN
- ↑ "Internet Archive Wayback Machine". Retrieved 27 March 2018 – via Internet Archive.
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