Sauer S 2700 UL
German aircraft engine
| Sauer S 2700UL | |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontally opposed piston engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH |
| Major applications | Experimental Aircraft |
| Developed from | Wasserboxer |
The Sauer S 2700 UL were a 4 stroke aircraft engine for homebuilt aircraft[1][2]
Design and development
The engine is based on the Wasserboxer. It is extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made. These engines are derived from the certified engines produced by the same manufacturer and used in several motorgliders and small aircraft.[1] This particular engine must be one of the largest displacement VW conversions that have been built, but it is unknown if it ever entered production.
Specifications (S 2700 UL)
General characteristics
- Bore: 97mm
- Stroke: 90mm
- Displacement: 2660cc
- Dry weight: 75 kg
Components
- Valvetrain: Single overhead exhaust valve, single overhead inlet valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Bing carburetor with altitude compensation
- Fuel type: min 98 RON
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 105hp at 3000 rpm
- Compression ratio: 10:1
See also
Sauer engines
References
- ^ a b [1], Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH
- ^ Old Sauer web page, Old Sauer.
External links
- Official website
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Sauer Flugmotorenbau aeroengines
- S 1800
- S 1800 UL
- S 1900 UL
- S 2100
- S 2100 ULT
- S 2200 UL
- S 2400 UL
- S 2500
- S 2500 UL
- S 2700 UL
