
AR801R – 51 BHP
ROTARY ENGINE FOR UAVS
The AR801R is a tested and proven, light-weight, single rotor, liquid cooled engine with integrated reduction drive. It has been designed and developed specifically for existing and future UAVs requiring 35 to 55 bhp.
UAV DESIGN FEATURES
- Exceptionally high power to weight ratio.
- Reduction drive giving high propeller effciency.
- Low levels of vibration.
- Economical fuel consumption.

SPECIFICATION
ROTARY ENGINE FOR UAVS
PERFORMANCE
OUTSTANDING POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO
ENGINE TYPE | Single rotor Wankel-type engine. |
CAPACITY | Single rotor – 294cc. |
POWER OUTPUT | 40 bhp at 6,000 engine rpm. Alternatively 51 bhp at 8,000 rpm (carburettor); or 60 bhp at 8,000 rpm (EFi). |
WEIGHT | 56lb (25.4kg) as illustrated, including 2 kW generator. Installed weight with cooling system is around 65lb (29.5kg). |
DIRECTION OF ROTATION | Anti-clockwise (looking at prop flange). |
FUEL CONSUMPTION | 0.52lb/bhp hr at 70% cruise = typically 2.0 lmp gallon/hr (2.4 US gall or 9.1 litres). |
VIBRATION LEVEL | Nominally zero (± 20cm gm) radial imbalance. Peak-to-mean instantaneous torque fluctuation is 4 approx. |
IGNITION SYSTEM | Electronic CD type with magnetic triggering. 12 or 28 volt option. Fully duplicated system firing spark plugs. |
FUEL TYPE | Regular grade (min 92 RON) Mogas (with or without lead) or AVGAS (100LL) |
REDUCTION DRIVE | Integrated lightweight belt reduction drive. Standard ratio = 1.93 with alternative ratios in range 1.6 to 2.2. |

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