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NW-88 HEAVY-FUEL ENGINE
NW-88 HEAVY-FUEL ENGINE
The NW-88 Heavy-Fuel Engine by Northwest UAV is a specialized propulsion system designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a focus on precision and reliability. It is suitable for aircraft in the 90 to 165 lb vehicle class and is made in the USA.
Specifications
- Engine Type: Heavy-Fuel, Two-Stroke with Fuel Injection
- Weight: 8800 grams (including all components)
- Displacement: 88 cc
- Bore and Stroke: 39 mm and 37 mm respectively
- Power: 7 hp at 7250 RPM, up to 8.3 hp at ~7600 RPM
- Fuel System: Full Authority Digital Engine Controller with Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type: Non-Ethanol Gas, R+M/2:93-100 Octane, Jet-A1/JP-5/JP-8, TS1, F35
- Cooling: Air with Active Cylinder Head Temperature Control
- Ignition: Twin 25kv Capacitor Discharge Ignition per cylinder
- Generator: 12/28 VDC, 500-Watts Continuous
- ECU Data Storage: 1,000 hours at 1Hz Recording Rate
- TBO (Time Between Overhaul): Estimated 400 hours
Features
- Twin-cylinder engine with dual ignition and dual piston rings
- Operates in a broad weather range (-20°C to +55°C)
- Automatic altitude compensation
- Custom 500 watt direct drive generator with multiple output configurations
- Lightweight quiet acoustic muffler
- Interfaces with popular autopilots
- Conformal design to reduce parasitic drag and increase fuel efficiency
Applications
The NW-88 engine is designed for unmanned aircraft systems requiring larger payloads, low altitude, and long endurance. It is configurable for various aircraft classes and mission requirements, enhancing reliability and performance while reducing weight.
Compliance and Manufacturing
The engine is compliant with defense contract audit agency standards and AS9100. It is manufactured entirely in the USA and is designed to meet pending STANAG 4671 and FAA certification requirements.
Disclaimer
The brochure provides information "as is" without warranties. NWUAV reserves the right to make changes to the product specifications without notice. The application of the engine depends on various factors such as aerodynamics and operational concepts.
Catalog excerpts
PROPULSION & PAYLOAD INTEGRATION SPECIALISTS Purpose-Built to Accommodate Aircraft in the 90 to 165 lb. Vehicle Class • Heavy-Fuel, Two-Stroke with Fuel Injection • Less Drag = More Endurance • Made in the USA Where Precision and Reliability Soar! From single components to entire propulsion systems – Our main focus is in engines, modular components and support solutions for any UAV or unmanned sy
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NWUAV purpose-built NW-88 multi-fuel engine is designed, developed and built for unmanned aircraft systems with larger payload requirements, low altitude, long endurance aircraft and portable power generation. The NW-88 is one of the most configurable UAV engines on the market today. Purpose-built to handle aircraft from 40.82 to 74.84 kg* (90 to 165 lbs) depending on mission requirements. This design is based on the combat-proven NW-44 and built specifically for unmanned applications, the NW-88 is scalable for use in various classes of aircraft with multiple fuel and incorporates features for...
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