Bombbardier V220 vs Lycoming/Continental

[Charles Talleyrand]

Bombardier describes the V-220 as the "best power to weight ratio
in their class". Their web site lists the weight at 190 kg/419 pounds (see
http://www.vaircraftengine.com/en/technicalData_v-220.asp). I believe
but am not sure that weight includes all accessories.

What does a comparable engine with accessories weigh?

Also, the V220 gets 0.420 hp per pound of fuel. How does this compare
with Lycoming/Continental engines?

-Much Thanks
-Charles Talleyrand

[Victor J. Osborne, Jr.]

I'm watching this engine very closely. 300hp up to 16k ft on 10 gph.

What scares me is the cost of admission. The 4 cyl diesels cost $70k+ due
to re-cowling etc. Van says the engine w/ cost on a par w/ a turbo 300hp w/
FADEC. That's a lot.

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Thx, {|;-)

Victor J. (Jim) Osborne, Jr.



take off my shoes to reply

[Dave Butler]

Charles Talleyrand wrote:
> Bombardier describes the V-220 as the "best power to weight ratio
> in their class". Their web site lists the weight at 190 kg/419 pounds (see
> http://www.vaircraftengine.com/en/technicalData_v-220.asp). I believe
> but am not sure that weight includes all accessories.
>
> What does a comparable engine with accessories weigh?

don't know.

> Also, the V220 gets 0.420 hp per pound of fuel. How does this compare
> with Lycoming/Continental engines?

about the same.

[Dave Butler]

Victor J. Osborne, Jr. wrote:
> I'm watching this engine very closely. 300hp up to 16k ft on 10 gph.
>
> What scares me is the cost of admission. The 4 cyl diesels cost $70k+ due
> to re-cowling etc. Van says the engine w/ cost on a par w/ a turbo 300hp w/
> FADEC. That's a lot.

max power is at 6000 RPM, so it's going to be driving a gearbox.