AeroConversions AeroVee 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
Unit cost	$6,995 (2011)
Developed from	Volkswagen air-cooled engine

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

Design and development

The AeroVee engine is manufactured and marketed by AeroConversions, a part of Sonex Aircraft.^[1]

Specifications (AeroVee 2.1)

General characteristics

• Type: 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed aircraft piston engine
• Bore: 92mm
• Stroke: 82mm
• Displacement: 2180cc
• Length: 24.25 inches
• Width: 30 inches
• Height: 21.875 inches
• Dry weight: 152 lbs (Equipped with Nikasil Cylinders)

Components

• Cooling system: Air-cooled

Performance

• Power output: 80hp @ 3400rpm
• Compression ratio: 8.0:1 with Avgas 7.0:1 with autogas

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