Sauer S 2400 UL
| Sauer S 2400UL | |
|---|---|
| Type | Horizontally opposed piston engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH |
| Major applications | Ultralights and Experimental Aircraft |
| Unit cost | €11.518,00 in 2014 |
| Developed from | Volkswagen air-cooled engine or the Wasserboxer |
The Sauer S 2400 UL is a 4 stroke aircraft engine for homebuilt and ultralight aircraft.[1][2]
Design and development
The engine is based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine or the Wasserboxer. It is extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made. The engine is derived from the certified engines produced by the same manufacturer and used in several motorgliders and small aircraft.[1] The engine can be delivered with aluminium or magnesium casing (Wasserboxer-casing or the casing from the beetle engine), where the aluminium casing weighs 7 kg more.
Applications
Specifications (variant)
General characteristics
- Bore: 94mm
- Stroke: 84mm
- Displacement: 2332cc
- Dry weight: 68 or 75 kg depending on casing
Components
- Valvetrain: Single overhead exhaust valve, single overhead inlet valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Bing carburetor with altitude compensation
- Fuel type: min 95/98 RON
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 100hp at 3500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 7.9:1
See also
References
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