GEN 125

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The GEN 125 is a Japanese aircraft engine, designed and produced by the GEN Corporation for use in ultralight helicopters.[1]

National originJapan
Major applicationsGEN H-4
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GEN 125
TypeAircraft engine
National originJapan
ManufacturerGEN Corporation
Major applicationsGEN H-4
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Design and development

The engine is a twin cylinder two-stroke, horizontally-opposed, air-cooled, 124 cc (7.6 cu in), direct-drive, gasoline engine design. It employs capacitor discharge ignition and produces 8 hp (6 kW) at 8500 rpm. The engine weighs 3 kg (6.6 lb).[1]

The engine was designed specifically for the GEN H-4 helicopter, in which four of the engines are mounted to provide redundancy.[1]

Variants

GEN 125
Base model producing 8 hp (6 kW)[1]
GEN 125-F
Model producing 10 hp (7 kW)[1]

Applications

Specifications (GEN 125)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12[1]

General characteristics

  • Type: Twin cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine
  • Displacement: 124 cc (7.6 cu in)
  • Dry weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb)

Components

  • Fuel type: gasoline
  • Cooling system: liquid or air

Performance

  • Power output: 8 hp (6 kW) at 8500 rpm

See also

References

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