Rotax 915 is: Brp unveils a new turbocharged rotax aircraft engine

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ROTAX 915 IS: BRP UNVEILS A NEW TURBOCHARGED ROTAX AIRCRAFT ENGINE



For all you guys that just can't get enough power.


BRP introduces a more powerful 135-hp Rotax aircraft engine at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – the Rotax 915 iS.


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Tech info:

• 4-cylinder
• 4-stroke liquid/air-cooled engine with opposed cylinders
• Dry sump forced lubrication with separate oil tank,
automatic adjustment by hydraulic, valve tappet
• Redundant electronic fuel injection, ignition, ECU
• Engine management system
• Electric starter
• Propeller speed reduction gearbox
• Air intake system
• Turbocharger and intercooler
• Target TBO (Time between overhauls) 2,000 hours
• Efficiency: 280 - 310 g/kWh BFSC at 5,500 rpm
• Service Ceiling of 23,000 feet
185.2 lbs.

Oshkosh / Wisconsin, U.S.A., July 21, 2015 – BRP introduces a more powerful 135-hp Rotax aircraft engine at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – the Rotax 915 iS.
Based on the proven concept of the Rotax 912 / 914 engine series, the Rotax 915 iS engine offers more power, the best power-to-weight ratio in its class and full take-off power up to at least 15,000 feet (4,570 m) with a service ceiling of 23,000 feet (7,010 m).

“This more powerful aircraft engine – the Rotax 915 iS – was specifically requested by our customers. It opens the market to larger, heavier aircraft, larger gyrocopters and even small helicopters, or simply more performance for current applications,” said Thomas Uhr, vice president BRP-Powertrain and general manager BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG. “BRP’s Rotax 4-stroke aircraft engines are already industry leaders; opening other markets represents a good growth opportunity.”

The introduction of the Rotax 915 iS engine, a 4-stroke, 4-cylinder turbocharged aircraft engine with intercooler and a redundant fuel injection system, is in response to market demand for a modern, more powerful engine allowing higher payload and shorter take-offs. It delivers the most advanced aircraft engine technology resulting in low operating cost and ease of use. The serial production of the Rotax 915 iS engine is scheduled for second half of 2017.

[rosslr]

Just saw it too - At 84kg I imagine it will be a screamer in a KF! ... anyone know what the price is???

cheers

r

[Paul Z]

Now that is worth drooling over! Considering I just pulled my carbs and sent them in for a rebuild. The Pilot side was dumping fuel, the floats wer 6 grams, so I sent them in to be overhauled.

[TahoeTim]

ok, plenty of time to varnish now... gotta have that screamer my wife will understand that it's a safety thing since we live at such a high altitude wink wink

rosslr, what is the matter with you, asking the price Since when does price matter when building an airplane?

I was thinking, it's a deal at anything less than $40k.

[Esser]

I'm guessing $50K....

[Paul Z]

I concur with Esser $50K