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The Rotron RT300 is a series British aircraft engines, designed and produced by Rotron Power Ltd of Semley, Wiltshire for use in unmanned aerial vehicles, light aircraft and helicopters.[1]

Rotron RT300
Type	Aircraft engine
National origin	United Kingdom
Manufacturer	Rotron Power

Design and development

The engine is a single-rotor Wankel, 300 cc (18.3 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, gasoline/jet fuel engine design. It can be employed direct-drive or with a toothed poly V belt reduction drive. It employs dual electronic ignition and produces 31 to 50 hp (23 to 37 kW) at 7500 rpm, depending on the model.[1]

Variants

RT300 Jet-A1

Model that runs on Jet A-1 fuel, with a compression ratio of 8.5:1 and produces 31 hp (23 kW) at 7500 rpm.[2]

RT300 LCR

Model that runs on gasoline or avgas, with a compression ratio of 9.6:1 and produces 32 hp (24 kW) at 7500 rpm.[3]

RT300 XE

Model that runs on gasoline or avgas, with a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and produces 50 hp (37 kW) at 7500 rpm.[4]

Specifications (Rotron RT300 Jet-A1)

Data from Tacke and manufacturer[1][2]

General characteristics

• Type: Single rotor aircraft engine
• Displacement: 300 cc (18.3 cu in)
• Length: 324 mm (12.8 in)
• Width: 170 mm (6.7 in)
• Height: 310 mm (12.2 in)
• Dry weight: 12.3 kg (27.1 lb) (block only)

Components

• Fuel type: Jet A-1
• Cooling system: liquid
• Reduction gear: direct drive or toothed poly V belt

Performance

• Power output: 31 hp (23 kW) at 7500 rpm for take-off, 28 hp (21 kW) at 6500 rpm continuous
• Compression ratio: 8.5:1

See also

• Rotron RT600

Related lists

• List of aircraft engines

References

External links

• Official website

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