Design and development of an improved engine for light aircraft

Objective

TO RESEARCH THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FOR A V8 OR SIMILAR ENGINE TO PROVIDE A LOW COST, RELIABLE AND ADAPTED REPLACEMENT ENGINE FOR USE IN LIGHT AIRCRAFT. IT WILL HAVE A SPECIFICATION THAT WILL ENABLE FUEL AND OPERATIONAL COST SAVINGS OF AT LEAST 30%

Fields of science

• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › aerospace engineering › aircraft
• engineering and technology › mechanical engineering › vehicle engineering › automotive engineering
• engineering and technology › environmental engineering › energy and fuels

Programme(s)

• FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3 - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 030103 - Technologies for improved aircraft efficiency

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

Vaughan Industries Ltd

Address

West End Blackwater
TR1 2AP Truro
United Kingdom

Participants (1)

Aquila Gmbh

Germany

Address

47,dorfstrasse
14959 Schonhagen