Bailey Hornet Explained

The Bailey Hornet is a British aircraft engine, under development by Bailey Aviation of Royston, Hertfordshire for use in powered paragliders.^[1]

The engine was publicly introduced in 2013, but as of 2018 does not appear for sale.^[2]

Design and development

The engine is a twin-cylinder two-stroke, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled, petrol engine design, with a helical gear mechanical gearbox reduction drive and a centrifugal clutch. It produces 28to and weighs 15.51NaN1.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
2. Web site: Introducing the new Bailey Hornet 2 stroke engine. 12 March 2018. . www.baileyaviation.com. 2013.