Daiichi Kosho DK 472 explained

The Daiichi Kosho DK 472 is a Japanese aircraft engine that was developed by the Daiichi Kosho Company in the early 1990s for powered paragliding. The company had been previously noted for producing electronics, particularly karaoke equipment.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Design and development

The DK 472 was a custom-designed engine that was part of the manufacturer's plan to build a mass-market paramotor. The DK 472 was supplanted by a single cylinder design and then, when the market never developed into the size envisioned by the company, all engine production was ceased in circa 2003.

The DK 472 is a twin cylinder, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled, two stroke engine that produces 220NaN0. Early versions were direct drive using a small diameter 290NaN0 propeller. Later versions used a belt reduction drive system and a larger propeller. Electric start was standard equipment.

Applications

• Daiichi Kosho Beat
• Daiichi Kosho Whisper

Notes and References

1. Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page D-23. Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001.
2. News: Powered Paragliders From the Past. 5 April 2012. Goin . Jeff . n.d.. Foot Flyer.
3. Downey, Julia: 2000 Trike and 'Chute Directory, Kitplanes, Volume 17, Number 2, February 2000, pages 50-51. Kitplanes Acquisition Company. ISSN 0891-1851