| Regulus | |
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| Walter Regulus II | |
| Type | Radial aero engine |
| National origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Manufacturer | Walter Aircraft Engines |
| First run | 1934 |
The Walter Regulus was a Czechoslovakian five-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine for powering light aircraft that first ran in 1934. The engine produced 186 kW (250 hp).[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 from Jane'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 / Benzol 50:50
- 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. ISBN 1-85260-163-9.
- ^ "ENGINES AT THE SHOW" (pdf). Flight. XXVI (1352): 1250–1255. 22 November 1934. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
- ^ Grey, C.G., ed. (1931). Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1931. London: Sampson Low, Marston & company, ltd. p. 29d.