ULPower UL520i
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Geluveld , Belgium |
| Products | Aircraft engines |
The ULPower UL520i is an aircraft engine originating from Belgium, engineered and manufactured by ULPower Aero Engines based in Geluveld. This engine is primarily intended for installation in homebuilt aircraft.
Design and development
This powerplant features a six-cylinder, four-stroke, horizontally opposed configuration with an air-cooled system. It has a displacement of 5,254 cc (320.6 cu in) and operates on gasoline with direct-drive. Dual electronic ignition is incorporated, enabling it to deliver between 180 to 200 hp (134 to 149 kW) at 3300 rpm.
Variants
- UL520i
- Standard version equipped with fuel injection and an 8:1 compression ratio, capable of producing 180 hp (134 kW) at 3300 rpm.
- UL520iS
- Enhanced model featuring fuel injection and an increased compression ratio of 8.7:1, generating 200 hp (149 kW) at 3300 rpm.
- UL520iST
- A turbo-normalized variant currently in development, utilizing fuel injection and designed to output 220 hp (164 kW) at 2700 rpm at sea level.
- UL520iSA
- This version of the UL520iS incorporates an inverted oil system while maintaining a power output of 200 hp (149 kW) at 3300 rpm.
- UL520iHPS
- A forthcoming model still under development.
- UL520iSRR
- Features reversed rotation, fuel injection, and an 8.7:1 compression ratio, delivering 200 hp (149 kW) at 3300 rpm.
Applications
Specifications (UL520i)
See also
References
External links
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