Rotron RT600 XE 100 horsepower

6 posts in this topic

Posted

I was wondering if they were still using Rotron engines in paramotors and learned the company that makes the engines have a 100 horsepower version. Winner winner chicken dinner! I can't wait until somebody plays with one of these in an Avid Flyer. It might be a good match power and weight wise. They had a 40 horsepower version that's used in a paramotor and that's huge compared to other backpack units. One of their motors boasts 1000 hours TBO and that's huge too. Link here to the engine: http://www.rotronuav.com/engines/rt-600xe

 

rotron-RT600hfe-rotary-engine.jpg

1 person likes this

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

I couldn't find a price. I'm guessing pricey but sure looks cool. As light weight as it is and as far out front as you'd have to put it to make cg work you could make it look like a turbine was hanging on the front and have a mini Draco .

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Same old rotary engine problem 8 GPH @about 65 hp for cruise.  Guess I keep my ULS.

1 person likes this

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Makes no sense. The curves show 60 HP at 7000 rpm, but the specs say 100 HP at 7500 rpm, 65 HP at 6500. Inconsistent, or they show a mix of data from two different engines.  Flaky stuff. 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Here's a link to the old video where they used a couple of these engines to set the altitude record for a paramotor by flying over the top of Mt. Everest. Link here: https://youtu.be/I1pVMr8kRHQ

As far as fuel burn, some of the companies promotion videos state the fuel burn is higher than a 4 cycle engine but better than a 2 cycle engine. To most of us flying behind 2 strokes any improvement is just that, an improvement. If they even get half of that 1000 hour TBO I'd call that a win too.

Here's a peek inside the engine with the designer explaining how it all works: https://youtu.be/AA4IIVhYf3M

And here is a link from about 10 years ago when they were promoting two different sized motors for paramotors: https://youtu.be/a28Y_psYPGc

 

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Posted

Tried a Midwest rotary in a Europa years ago. Same issues as with ALL rotaries, high fuel (and oil) consumption and loud as hell. We left it in the plane for 35/40 hours and finally put a 912S on it instead as we wanted to actually fly the plane once in a while and not work on it. 

1 person likes this

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!


Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.


Sign In Now