UAV
Aerospace & Heavy Fuel (JP5, JP8) Applications
60 cc boxer engine
RCV engines
for UAV applications - Heavy Fuel, JP8, JP5
The RCV engine is
particularly suited to UAV applications because it runs
extremely well on heavy fuels, typically generating the
same power levels that it does on gasoline. The excellent
JP5/JP8 running characteristics are due to the compact
combustion chamber, and high internal turbulence levels
generated by the large squish area, sharp valve edges and
rotating cylinder.
RCV have developed
and patented a reliable cold start system for use with
heavy fuels.
Benefits include:-
High power density
Low BSFC for long endurance missions
Excellent JP8 performance
Ultra compact size
Suitable for ducted fan operation
Technology available for licensing
RCV
35cc UAV JP8 engine under dyno test
UAV
Experience & Approach
RCV UAV-JP8
Developments all prototype engines 1999 to 2007:
1) 20cc cam-track
research engine for DARPA
2) 20cc single
cylinder mule engine for DARPA
3) 35cc single
cylinder engine, 3.4 hp at 9500 rpm, 0.6 lb/hp.hr for US
Defense Contractor
4) 40cc boxer twin
engine, 3.4 hp at 9100 rpm internal research
5)
60cc boxer twin engine, 4.6 hp at 8400 rpm for US Defense
Contractor
UAV Engine
Enquiries
RCV
can provide engines for evaluation adapted and
developed to suit specific applications.
Further Information
Please address
initial enquiries for the attention of the Sales Manager:
