Righter O-45
"O-45" redirects here. For the observation aircraft, see
Martin B-10.
O-45 |
Type |
Flat-twin |
Manufacturer |
Righter Manufacturing Company |
Major applications |
Globe KD3G |
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The Righter/Kiekhaefer O-45 was an air-cooled, two-stroke aircraft engine of flat-twin configuration, used extensively for powering target drones in the late 1940s.[1]
Designed by the Righter Manufacturing Company, the O-45 was also built by the Kiekhaefer Corporation and the Menasco Motors Company.[2]
Variants
- O-45-1
- 20 horsepower (15 kW) version
- O-45-3
- 35 horsepower (26 kW) version
- O-45-35
- Navy version of O-45-3
Applications
Specifications (O-45-1)
Data from [2]
General characteristics
- Type: 2-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed direct drive naturally aspirated two-stroke aircraft piston engine
- Bore: 3.25 in (82.6 mm)
- Stroke: 2.75 in (69.9 mm)
- Displacement: 45.5 cu in (0.75 l)
- Dry weight: 34 lb (15.4 kg)
Components
- Fuel type: 73 octane gasoline
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output:
- (Normal): 20 hp (14.9 kW) at 3,800 rpm at sea level
See also
- Related lists
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