Austro Engine AE80R explained

The Austro Engine AE80R is an aircraft Wankel engine that was first run on 8 January 2013 and is under development by Austro Engine of Wiener Neustadt.^{[1] [2]}

Design and development

Development of the AE80R started in 2010 based on the 410NaN0 Austro Engine AE50R. The AE80R is intended to power light-sport aircraft, ultralight aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

The AE80R incorporates dual FADEC-controllers, a lossless lubrication system to reduce oil consumption. It is intended to weigh 270NaN0 and produce 600NaN0.

The engine is described as being vibration free, a useful attribute in an engine used for UAVs that can carry sensitive equipment affected by in-flight vibrations.

See also

• List of aircraft engines

Notes and References

1. News: New Rotary Engine From Austro. 10 January 2013. Pew. Glenn. 9 January 2013. AVweb.
2. Web site: Austro Engine successfully tested brand new rotary engine AE80R . 10 January 2013 . Austro Engine . Austro Engine . 9 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130111220631/http://austroengine.at/en/news-und-press . 2013-01-11 .