Walter Regulus
| Regulus | |
|---|---|
| |
| Walter Regulus II | |
| Type | Radialaero engine |
| National origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Manufacturer | Walter Aircraft Engines |
| First run | 1934 |
TheWalter Reguluswas aCzechoslovakianfive-cylinder, air-cooledradial enginefor powering lightaircraftthat first ran in 1934. The engine produced 186 kW (250hp).[1][2]
Engines on display
[edit]A preserved example of the Walter Regulus engine is on display at the following museum:
Specifications (Regulus)
[edit]Data fromJane's all the World's Aircraft 1931[3]
General characteristics
- Type:5-cylinder radial piston engine
- Bore:135 mm (5.3 in)
- Stroke:160 mm (6.3 in)
- Displacement:11.45 L (699 cu in)
- Length:1,104 mm (43.5 in)
- Diameter:1,185 mm (46.7 in)
- Dry weight:191 kg (421 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain:One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder operated by pushrods and rockers
- Fuel system:One Zenith double 50DCJ carburettor
- Fuel type:Benzine/Benzol50:50
- Oil system:dry sump, pressure system
- Cooling system:Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output:Normal:138 kW (185 hp) at 1,800 rpm; Maximum 170 kW (230 hp)
- Compression ratio:5.7:1
- Specific fuel consumption:0.282 kg/kWh (0.464 lb/(hp⋅h))
- Oil consumption:0.013 kg/kWh (0.022 lb/(hp⋅h))
See also
[edit]Comparable engines
Related lists
References
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- ^Gunston, Bill (1989).World encyclopaedia of aero engines(Fully rev. 2nd ed.). P. Stephens. p. 174.ISBN1-85260-163-9.
- ^"ENGINES AT THE SHOW"(pdf).Flight.XXVI(1352): 1250–1255. 22 November 1934.Retrieved26 December2018.
- ^Grey, C.G., ed. (1931).Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1931.London: Sampson Low, Marston & company, ltd. p. 29d.