Would the engine of Stellantis Group the TU3D Diesel be suitable for the DE?

[rki67]

The pespoken engine has a low HP but a good torque and do weight complete about 220lbs.

It's a lot of weight, indeed, but what must be done to implement such an Diesel engine into the Double Eagle?

Will the Airframe handle this weight?

This engine flies successsfully in the airframe of the Gazaile of Mr. Serge Penec, but Id like to see this rather simple and safe engine in the Double Eagle?!

Rgds Erkki

[rki67]

here a picture of the engine in mind.

[rv7charlie]

That's an extra 60 lbs, so almost 40% weight increase for the motor. And remember, torque is just force; HP is the work done. What's the actual HP? Online info is kinda fuzzy for that engine; sources say anywhere from 49 HP to over 75 HP (still marginal, with the extra weight).

[rki67]

The designer gives 53hp but a fuel consumtion of 6-7liters of diesel per hour. So for sure the engine is heavier, but you win with less fuel required to stay aloft for the same timne.