Updated: 24-Aug-2024
During WWII, Steyr Werke made the LeRhone 9C and the 11-cylinder, 160 CV LeRhone rotary that was mounted on the Aviatik 30-27, 30-29 and 30-40.
-Another 140 HP Steyr engine was mounted on the Fokker DR.1 triplanes, alternating with the Siemens-Halske and Goebel-Goe.
-In 2011, it was announced that the 6-cylinder inline Diesel car engine has been chosen by Austro Engine (see) for a Joint Venture type agreement, to adapt it for use in aviation.
-The destination is the Diamond DA-50 Magnum aircraft, with 4/5 seats.
-An airplane within the FSA (Future Small Aircraft) category.
“Austro Engines-Steyr Motors”
-The architecture is clearly automotive. Its six cylinders give 280 HP.
“Berg's Aviatik in 1918 with Steyr engine” (PiP-fmr)
From Appendix 9: During WWII it made the DB-605.
Engines of STEYR
Model: Automobile engine adaptions
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Model: DB-605 (WWII)
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Model: Le-Rhone, 11 cyl. radial rotary,
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Model: Le-Rhone, 9 cyl. radial rotary,
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Model: M-1, 6-cyl. inline
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Model: Steyr radial-rotary 140 HP
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