23 Series

23 Series

23 Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The 23 Series F23 Lightweight engine is a 50 HP, air-cooled, two-stroke engine designed for light and ultralight aviation. It is renowned for its exceptional power-to-weight ratio, making it suitable for aviation devices weighing up to 120 kg.
Specifications:
  • Weight: 22 kg (48.4 lb) without exhaust
  • Height: 338 mm (13.30 in)
  • Starting Device: Recoil starter
  • Type: Two-cylinder, two-stroke (inline)
  • Displacement: 521 cm³ (31.79 in³)
  • Stroke: 64 mm (2.52 in)
  • Bore: 72 mm (2.83 in)
  • Max Performance: 36.7 kW (50 HP) at 6500 rpm
  • Max Torque: 53 Nm (38.9 ft. lb) at 6300 rpm
  • Ignition System: CDI
  • Length: 286 mm (11.25 in)
  • Width: 570 mm (22.44 in)
Options:
  • Dual ignition
  • Polyflex belt reduction G23 (ratios: 1:1.8, 1:2.0, 1:2.5, 1:3.1)
  • Electric starter
  • Exhaust system (according to Hirth Technical Info)
Technical Details:
  • Running Direction: Counter-clockwise, view to output shaft
  • Fuel Mixture: 1:50 with 2-stroke oil, minimum 95 octane (RON); 1:80-100 with BLUEMAX 2-stroke oil, minimum 95 octane
  • Cooling: Air cooling
  • Generator Power: 250W, 12V
  • Carburation: Slide carburetor (Mikuni) (AS)
Important Note: This engine is not certified for aircraft use and lacks the safety and durability testing required by aircraft standards. It is intended for uncertificated experimental aircraft or vehicles where engine failure does not pose a safety risk. Users assume all risks associated with its use.
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Catalog excerpts

23 Series-1

23 Series 50 HP Air Cooled 2-Stroke World standard power-to-weight ratio Fit to take on any challenge in light aviation Ideally suited for light and ultralight aviation. The 23 Series is an air cooled two-stroke engine that makes an excellent choice for light aviation devices weighing up to 120kg. Sets world-class standards in its power-to-weight ratio for the 50-horsepower market achieving performance and reliability unmatched in the industry. This engine series o er a time between overhauls of 1000 hours and is fit to take on any challenge in the future. www.hirthengines.com

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23 Series-2

Two cylinder two stroke (inline) GENERATOR POWER: STARTING DEVICE: Recoil starter Counter-clockwise, view to output shaft IGNITION SYSTEM: Slide carburetor (Mikuni) (AS) FUEL MIXTURE: Mixture 1:50, 2-stroke-oil, fuel min. 95 octane (RON) Mixture 1:80-100 with BLUEMAX 2-stroke-oil, fuel min. 95 octane Dual ignition Polyflex belt reduction G23 (1:1,8 / 1:2,0 / 1:2,5 / 1:3,1) Electric starter Exhaust system (acc. to Hirth Technical Info) This is not a certificated aircraft engine ! It has not received the safety and durability testings specified by aircraft standards. It is only for use in uncertificated...

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