Zanzottera MZ 34
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aircraft engine manufacturing |
| Headquarters | Hefei , China |
The Zanzottera MZ 34 and MZ 35 represent a series of single-cylinder, two-stroke, single ignition aircraft engines engineered primarily for use in powered paragliders, one- and two-seat powered parachutes, single-seat ultralight trikes, lightweight single-seat ultralight aircraft, and motor gliders.[1] [2] [3]
Initially developed and manufactured by Zanzottera Technologies based in Italy, the design was subsequently transferred along with the company's entire range of two-stroke ultralight aircraft engines to Compact Radial Engines located in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.[2] In August 2017, Compact Radial Engines was acquired by Fiate Aviation Co., Ltd., headquartered in Hefei, Anhui, China.[4]
Development
Both the MZ 34 and MZ 35 engines incorporate a cylinder barrel coated with Nikasil. They are equipped with a decompression channel to facilitate easier starting via recoil starter, feature a tuned exhaust system, and utilize a belt-driven reduction gearbox. Starting mechanisms offered include both recoil and electric starters.[2]
Earlier models delivered power outputs of 26 hp (19 kW) at 6250 rpm or up to 38 hp (28 kW) when fitted with a tuned exhaust at 6450 rpm. The version produced by Compact Radial Engines is rated at 27.5 hp (21 kW) at 6250 rpm. Available reduction drive ratios include 1.84:1, 2.05:1, 2.14:1, 2.24:1, and 2.34:1.[1][2][5]
The owner's manual explicitly highlights the inherent limitations of the engine design:
Variants
- MZ 34
- A single-cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine featuring single ignition, specifically engineered for powered paragliders, single and dual-seat powered parachutes, single-seat ultralight trikes, and lightweight single-seat ultralight airplanes.
- MZ 35
- A single-cylinder, two-stroke aircraft engine with single ignition and a more slender profile, designed primarily for motor-glider applications.
Applications
Specifications (MZ 34)
See also
References
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