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%

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

Funding Scheme

EAW - Exploratory awards

Coordinator

Vaughan Industries Ltd

Address

West End Blackwater
TR1 2AP Truro
United Kingdom

Participants (1)

Aquila Gmbh

Germany