Hirth F-263

Hirth F-263
Type Twin cylinder two-stroke aircraft engine
National origin Germany
Manufacturer Hirth
Unit cost US$2300 (base price 2000)

The Hirth F-263 is a twin cylinder, in-line, two stroke, carburetted aircraft engine that was designed for use on ultralight aircraft. The engine was discontinued about 2001.[1]

Development

The F-263 uses fan cooling and piston-ported induction, with a single Bing carburetor and single capacitor discharge ignition. The cylinder walls are electrochemically coated with Nikasil. Standard starting is recoil start. A gearbox reduction drive system and electric start were factory options.[1]

The engine produces 31 hp (23 kW) and runs on a 50:1 pre-mix of unleaded 93 octane auto fuel and oil. Recommended time between overhauls is 1000 hours.[1]

Applications

Specifications (F-263)

Data from Cliche[1]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

See also


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Cliche, Andre: Ultralight Aircraft Shopper's Guide 8th Edition, page G-3 Cybair Limited Publishing, 2001. ISBN 0-9680628-1-4
  2. ↑ Ultralight Home Page (n.d.). "Ultralight/Microlight aircraft specs USA". Retrieved 2009-12-16.
  3. ↑ Fraser, Richard (2009). "Phillipe Balligand and his HM293". Retrieved 2009-12-16.