Per Il Volo Top 80
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Galliera Veneta , Italy |
| Products | Paramotor engines |
Template:Infobox aero engine The Per Il Volo Top 80 is an Italian-engineered, single-cylinder, two-stroke powerplant created and manufactured by Per Il Volo based in Galliera Veneta, intended specifically for use in powered paragliding. It holds the distinction of being the pioneering engine designed explicitly for paramotor applications.[1][2][3]
Design and development
Introduced alongside the Per Il Volo Miniplane in 1989, the Top 80 was purpose-built to complement this paramotor model.[1][2][3]
This engine employs fan-assisted cooling and is equipped with either a Walbro 24 diaphragm or a Dell'Orto 17.5 basin-type carburetor. Prioritizing minimal weight, the engine itself tips the scales at 10 kg (22.0 lb), with an additional 2.6 kg (5.7 lb) attributed to the exhaust assembly. When paired with the Walbro carburetor, the Top 80 delivers an output of 11 kW (14.8 hp) at 9500 rpm. Power transmission to the two-bladed wooden propeller occurs through a reverse-turning gearbox, designed to diminish the net torque experienced by the pilot during acceleration and deceleration phases Template:Fix/category[citation needed]. The oil-lubricated gearbox supports various gear sets including 22/70 (3.182:1), 21/71 (3.381:1), 20/72 (3.60:1), 19/73 (3.842:1), and 18/74 (4.111:1) ratios. Additionally, a centrifugal clutch is integrated, enabling the engine to idle without rotating the propeller—a critical safety feature for ground operations in paramotor use.[1][2][3]
Applications
Specifications (Top 80)
