The RCV - rotary cylinder valve four stroke engine represents a major advance in model engine design. Although its moving components (piston, crank, cylinder and rotary valve) are totally conventional, they are arranged in a radically novel configuration to provide the aero modeller with several key benefits, whilst having similar handling characteristics to other 4-stroke model engines.
The RCV58-CD has been designed to meet the demand from aero modellers who want a quality engine, that is easy to use and is competitively priced. Comparable in power to conventional 52 4-stroke engines (or .40 2-stroke engines), this is the ideal choice for scale, aerobatic, fun and general flying.
Ultra Compact Design - over 1" shorter than conventional 52 4-stroke engines
Low Noise - Unique Real Engine Sound
Uses Conventional Propellers Sizes
Can be mounted inverted
Low Maintenance
Easy to Tune
Low Cost Spares
Suitable for modellers of all skill levels
Displacement 0.58 cu in (9.5cc)
Max Power (approx.) 0.85 bhp (0.64 kw)
Weight (exc. silencer) 17.6 oz (500 g)
Length 4.01 in (104mm)
Propeller shaft diameter 1/4" UNF
Practical RPM range @ prop 2,400 - 12,000 rpm
Example Prop Size
2 Blade 10x6, 11x6, 12x6, 13x6
Recommended Fuel 10% Nitro / 15% Oil including max 6% Castor
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