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The turbocharged variant of the Rotax, the 914, is also certified to run on unleaded / automotive gas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotax_914 https://en.wikip

• sokoloff 6y ago
  Which is tiny; it has 115 horsepower for 5 minutes and 100 continuous. That’s still trainer and entry level or 2-seat Cessna 152 sized engine and about 1/3 the power of a modern single-engine Bonanza.
  • ericpauley 6y ago
    For what it's worth, some kit planes are now using the Rotax 915iS (Newer injected variant of the 914) for 4-seaters [1]. This engine puts out 135 continous up to 15,000 ft. For comparison, a given Lycoming 161HP non-turbo engine (requiring 100LL) shouldn't run above 75% continous (120HP), and can't put out more than this above 9,000 ft [2]. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sling_Aircraft_Sling_TSi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sling_Aircraft_Sling_TSi [2] https://encoreflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Piper-Warrior-POH-PA-28-161-1977-1982.pdf https://encoreflight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Piper-Wa... Page 100