Re: Packard Aero Record

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/5/6 15:50:21

I can't imagine the electrical ignition of a gas radial engine (even true dual ignition) would weigh anymore than the FI system for the diesel not to mention any weight of a blower if its a 2 stroke diesel. Then there is the enormous extra weight required for internal diesel parts such as crank and rods to take the 16:1 to 20:1 conpression.

Did such an engine ever really fly???? Has there EVER been a Diesel (piston type) aircraft engine in service whatsoever???

Edit: the ONLY advantage i can come up with to run diesel in an aircraft would be weight savings of fuel but only for extremely long flights.