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Walter Regulus

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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

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A preserved example of the Walter Regulus engine is on display at the following museum:

Specifications (Regulus)

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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

See also

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Comparable engines

Related lists

References

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  1. ^Gunston, Bill (1989).World encyclopaedia of aero engines(Fully rev. 2nd ed.). P. Stephens. p. 174.ISBN1-85260-163-9.
  2. ^"ENGINES AT THE SHOW"(pdf).Flight.XXVI(1352): 1250–1255. 22 November 1934.Retrieved26 December2018.
  3. ^Grey, C.G., ed. (1931).Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1931.London: Sampson Low, Marston & company, ltd. p. 29d.