The Take Off TBM 12 is an aircraft engine, designed and produced by Take Off GmbH of Hamm, Germany, for use in ultralight and homebuilt aircraft.[1]
| TBM 12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Aircraft engine |
| National origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Take Off GmbH |
The TBM 12 engine is a twin-cylinder four-stroke, horizontally-opposed, 1,185 cc (72.3 cu in) displacement, air-oil-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a helical gear mechanical gearbox reduction drive with reduction ratios of 3.5:1, 2.58:1, 2.13:1 and 1.8:1. It employs electronic ignition and produces 115 hp (86 kW) at 7200 rpm, with a compression ratio of 13.1:1.[1]
The engine is based upon a BMW motorcycle engine design.[2]
The engine specifications carry a manufacturer's warning that the engine has not been tested, nor is certified for aircraft use, and that neither BMW nor Take Off accept any liability for aircraft use or consequential damages.[3]
Data from Tacke[1]
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