Walter Scolar
1930s Czech piston aircraft engine
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The Walter Scolar was a Czechoslovak nine-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine for powering light aircraft that first ran in 1936. With a displacement of 8 litres (490 cu in), it produced 132 kW (180 hp) at 2,500 rpm.[1]
| Scolar | |
|---|---|
| Walter Scolar | |
| Type | Radial aero engine |
| National origin | Czechoslovakia |
| Manufacturer | Walter Aircraft Engines |
| First run | 1936 |
Applications
Engines on display
Preserved examples of the Walter Skolar engine are on display at the following museums:
- Muzeum Letectva, Košice
- Prague Aviation Museum, Kbely
Specifications (Scolar)
Data from Kosice Air Museum[2]
General characteristics
- Type: 9-cylinder radial piston engine
- Bore: 105 mm (4.13 in)
- Stroke: 100 mm (3.94 in)
- Displacement: 7.8 L (488 cu in)
- Dry weight: 155 kg (342 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Carburettor
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 132 kW (180 hp) at 2,500 rpm
- Compression ratio: 5.4:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.85 kW/kg (0.52 hp/lb)
See also
Comparable engines
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