Original KR-1 was 36 HP VW, 145 MPH, Virg
On 7/4/2011 6:11 PM, phillip matheson wrote:
> What is the actual HP at 3400 RPM (prop)? Will it turn out to be 40HP and
> 145 lbs in weight??...or 3.6 lbs/HP. Will 40HP satisfy you in a KR1?
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> This has always been my question when using car engines in aircraft. Take my
> VW type 4. It has a gear reduction and the engine RPM reaches 4000 = 100 HP
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> If you check the Corvair link http://carnut.com/specs/gen/vair60.html It
> states the RPM required to reach 110 HP or more is 4000 to 4500.
> The corvair is of course 6 cylinder, but till only 110 hp or so depending on
> which engine you are using, so if you guys are less than that , how do you
> know what the HP is?
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> http://carnut.com/specs/gen/vair60.html
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> Phil Matheson
> SAAA Ch 37
> http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/
