Bailey Hornet

Hornet
Type Aircraft engine
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Bailey Aviation

The Bailey Hornet is a British aircraft engine, under development by Bailey Aviation of Royston, Hertfordshire for use in powered paragliders.[1]

The engine was publicly introduced in 2013, but as of 2018 does not appear for sale.[2]

Design and development

The engine is a twin-cylinder two-stroke, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled, petrol engine design, with a helical gear mechanical gearbox reduction drive and a centrifugal clutch. It produces 28 to 30 hp (21 to 22 kW) and weighs 15.5 kg (34.2 lb).[1]

Specifications (Hornet)

Data from Tacke[1]

General characteristics

  • Type: Twin cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine
  • Dry weight: 15.5 kg (34.2 lb)

Components

  • Fuel type: petrol
  • Cooling system: air
  • Reduction gear: helical gear mechanical gearbox, with centrifugal clutch

Performance

  • Power output: 28 to 30 hp (21 to 22 kW)

See also

Related lists

References

  1. ^ a b c Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 256-257. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. ^ Bailey Aviation (2013). "Introducing the new Bailey Hornet 2 stroke engine". www.baileyaviation.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.