Updated: 27-Feb-2019
These engines are designed and built by HCI Aviation. They are two fixed radial engines intended for home-builders as an alternative to current engines that are not suitable for reproducing classic-scale aircraft, as it is difficult to locate Kinner, Viale, LeBlond, etc. HCI makes a 5 cylinder and a 7 cylinder.
“HCI 5-cylinder engine”
-The five-cylinder gives 75 hp at 2,150 rpm. with 180 cu. in. of displacement. It is the R-180 model. It has electronic ignition without breakers or distributor. The fuel-injection control is electronic too.
“HCI 7-cylinder engine"
-The seven-cylinder engine is the R-220 model that gives 123 hp at 2,500 rpm with a total displacement of 220 cu. in. Ignition and injection are equal to the 5 cylinder model.
-It has an optional starter and alternator.
Engines of HCI
Model: R-180, radial 5 cyl.
Arquitecture: 5-cylinder Radial
Cooling:
Total Displacement: 180 cu. in.
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 75 HP @ 2150 rpm
Weight:
"HCI five-cylinder engine"
Model: R-220, radial 7 cyl.
Arquitecture: 7-cylinder Radial
Cooling:
Total Displacement: 220 cu. in.
Bore / Stroke:
Power: 123 HP @ 2500 rpm
Weight:
"HCI seven-cylinder engine"