AeroConversions AeroVee 2180

The AeroConversions Aerovee Engine is a kit-built engine for homebuilt aircraft based on the Volkswagen air-cooled engine.

Aero Vee Engine
Type Horizontally Opposed Piston Engine
National origin Germany, America
Manufacturer AeroConversions division of Sonex Aircraft, LLC
First run 2002
Major applications Sonex, Waiex, Xenos
Developed from Volkswagen air-cooled engine

Design and development
AeroVee Turbo

The AeroVee engine is manufactured and marketed by AeroConversions, a part of Sonex Aircraft.[1] In 2014, a turbocharger was developed as a $4,200 modification to existing AeroVee engines. The new turbocharged engine is rated at 100 hp.[2]

Specifications (AeroVee 2.1)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12[3]

General characteristics
  • Type: Four-cylinder, air-cooled, horizontally-opposed, aircraft piston engine
  • Bore: 92 mm (3.6 in)
  • Stroke: 82 mm (3.2 in)
  • Displacement: 2,180 cc (133.0 cu in)
  • Length: 762 mm (30.0 in)
  • Width: 343 mm (13.5 in)
  • Height: 616 mm (24.3 in)
  • Dry weight: 76 kg (167.6 lb)

Components
  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

Performance

References
  1. "AeroConversions Products". Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  2. James Wynbrandt (28 July 2014). "Sonex AeroVee Turbo, SubSonex plans unveiled". Airventure Today: 4.
  3. Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, pages 242-243. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
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