VIJA J-16Ti
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Toulouse , France |
| Products | Aircraft engines |
The VIJA J-16Ti represents a French-engineered aircraft engine created and produced by VIJA Aircraft Engines, based in Toulouse, specifically designed for ultralight and amateur-built aircraft.
Established in 2004, VIJA Aircraft Engines discontinued its operations around 2015, which marked the end of the J-16Ti's manufacturing.
Design and development
This model, the J-16Ti, is a turbocharged inline engine derived from a motorcycle design, featuring four cylinders arranged in a straight line and operating on a four-stroke cycle. It has a displacement of . The powerplant incorporates 16 valves, utilizes air cooling, and is equipped with fuel injection and electronic ignition systems. Additionally, it includes a mechanical gearbox reduction drive with a ratio of 2.55:1. The engine delivers its output at 7000 rpm.