- Mistral G-300
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G-300 Type Wankel rotary engine National origin United States of America Manufacturer Mistral Engine Company The Mistral G-300 is a Wankel rotary engine being developed by the Mistral Engine Company for use in light aircraft and helicopters. It is currently being readied for certification by the United States FAA.
Design details
The G-300 uses gasoline as fuel. A similar design using kerosene or jet fuel is concurrently under development. It will be designated the K-300.
The G-300 uses three rotating combustion chambers. It uses a liquid-cooling system, full electronic control (dubbed Digital Engine Management or DEM), and engine speed is reduced (2.8235:1) through a front-mounted planetary reduction drive. Maximum output speed is 2,300 revolutions/minute.
In normally aspirated configuration the G-300 is rated at 300 hp (224 kW). With optional turbocharging it is rated at 360 hp (269 kW).
References
http://www.mistral-engines.com
Mistral Engine Company aeroengines G-190 · G-230 · G-300 · G-360
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