Rotron RT600 explained

The Rotron RT600 is a series British aircraft engines, designed and produced by Rotron Power Ltd of Semley, Wiltshire for use in unmanned aerial vehicles, light aircraft and helicopters.[1]

Design and development

The engine is a dual-rotor Wankel engine, 6001NaN1 displacement, liquid-cooled, petroleum/jet fuel engine design. It can be employed direct-drive or with a toothed poly V belt reduction drive. It employs dual electronic ignition and produces 53to at 7500 rpm, depending on the model.[1]

Variants

RT600 Jet-A1
  • Model that runs on Jet A-1 fuel, with a compression ratio of 8.5:1 and produces 560NaN0 at 7500 rpm.[2]
    RT600 LCR
  • Model that runs on petroleum or avgas, with a compression ratio of 9.6:1 and produces 580NaN0 at 7500 rpm.[3]
    RT600 LCR-EXE
  • Model that runs on petroleum or avgas, with a compression ratio of 9.6:1 and produces 530NaN0 at 5000 rpm.[4]
    RT600 XE
  • Model that runs on petroleum, with a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and produces 1000NaN0 at 7500 rpm.[5]

    Notes and References

    1. Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 260-261. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
    2. Web site: Rotron RT600 JET-A1 Rotary Engine for Fixed Wing & VTOL Applications. Rotron Power Ltd. www.rotronuav.com. 11 April 2018.
    3. Web site: Rotron RT600 LCR Rotary Engine for UAV, Drone & VTOL Applications. Rotron Power Ltd. www.rotronuav.com. 11 April 2018.
    4. Web site: Rotron RT600 LCR-EXE Rotary Engine for UAV, Drone & VTOL Applications. Rotron Power Ltd. www.rotronuav.com. 11 April 2018.
    5. Web site: Rotron RT600 XE Rotary Engine for Fixed Wing & VTOL Applications. Rotron Power Ltd. www.rotronuav.com. 11 April 2018.

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