LOM M132
| Type | Aircraft engine |
|---|---|
| National origin | Czech Republic |
| Manufacturer | LOM Praha s.p. |
The LOM M132 is a Czech aircraft engine, designed and produced by LOM Praha (Letecke Opravny Malesice, Praha) of Prague for use in light aircraft.[1]
Design and development
[edit]The engine is a four-cylinder four-stroke, in-line, 3,980 cc (242.9 cu in) displacement, air-cooled, direct drive gasoline engine design. It employs dual magneto ignition and produces 90 kW (121 hp) for take-off at 2700 rpm, with a compression ratio of 6.3.[1][2]
Variants
[edit]- M132A
- Model for limited aerobatics, to a maximum of 5 seconds inverted flight.[1][2]
- M132AK
- Model for advanced aerobatics, including inverted flight.[1][2]
Applications
[edit]- Fisher R-80 Tiger Moth
- Considered for Phönix-Aviatechnica LKhS-4 (unbuilt)[3]
Specifications (M132A)
[edit]Data from Tacke and manufacturer[1][2]
General characteristics
- Type: Four cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine
- Bore: 105 mm (4.1 in)
- Stroke: 115 mm (4.5 in)
- Displacement: 3,980 cc (242.9 cu in)
- Length: 1,052 mm (41.4 in)
- Width: 425 mm (16.7 in)
- Height: 688 mm (27.1 in)
- Dry weight: 105 kg (231.5 lb)
Components
- Fuel type: gasoline
- Cooling system: air
- Reduction gear: none
Performance
- Power output: 90 kW (121 hp) for takeoff, 80 kW (107 hp) continuous
- Compression ratio: 6.3:1
See also
[edit]Related development
Related lists
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, pages 258-259. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015. ISSN 1368-485X
- ^ a b c d LOM Praha. "M132A / M132AK". www.pistovemotory.cz. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
- ^ Gordon, Yefim; Komissarov, Sergey (2013). Unflown Wings: Soviet and Russian Unrealised Aircraft Projects 1925-2010. Manchester: Créey Publishing. p. 472.