LSA-Engines LSA850 explained

The LSA-Engines LSA850 is a family of German aircraft engines, produced by LSA-Engines of Berlin for use in light-sport aircraft.[1]

Design and development

Introduced in 2015, the LSA850 series is based upon the Weber Motor MPE 850.[2]

The LSA850 is a twin-cylinder four-stroke two-stroke, in-line, 8501NaN1 displacement, liquid-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a helical gear mechanical gearbox reduction drive with a reduction ratio of 3.33:1. It employs electronic ignition and has a compression ratio of 9:1.[1]

Variants

LSA850-105
  • Model with a power output of 1050NaN0 at 7250 rpm[1]
    LSA850-130
  • Model with a power output of 1300NaN0 at 7500 rpm[1]

    Applications

    Notes and References

    1. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 258-259. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
    2. Web site: LSA-Engines ready to enter light sport market. 25 March 2018. Marsh. Alton K.. AOPA. 15 May 2015.