The engine uses a gas pressure feed system.
View of the servovalves of the feed system |
View of the Kerosene and Oxigen ø1/8" ball servovalve. |
Viedo of the ø1/8" ball servovalve.
View of the Kerosene ø1/4" ball servovalve. |
Video of the ø1/4" ball servovalve.
View of the Oxigen ø1/2" ball servovalve. |
View of the comparatio of three types of servovalves, ø1/2", ø1/4" and ø1/8". |
The ball valves of the feed system are controlled by standar servos (Futaba s3003).
Futaba, standard servo. |
Kerosene and Oxigen tanks:
Fuel tank. |
Empty Weight : 4.81 kg (10,5 Lb.)
Volume : 8.41 Liters (514 Cu. In.)
Test pressure : 344.71 Bar (5,000 Psig)
Dimensions : 530 mm, ø175mm