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The Simonini Mini 4 is an Italian aircraft engine, designed and produced by Simonini Racing of San Dalmazio di Serramazzoni for use in ultralight aircraft.

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Design and development

The Mini 4 is a single cylinder two-stroke, air-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a poly V belt reduction drive with reduction ratios of 2.56:1 and 2.78:1. It employs capacitor discharge ignition electronic ignition and produces 20 hp (15 kW) at 7200 rpm.

Specifications (Mini 4)

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12

General characteristics

  • Type: Single Twin cylinder, two stroke aircraft engine
  • Bore: 61 mm (2.4 in)
  • Stroke: 54 mm (2.1 in)
  • Displacement: 160 cc (9.8 cu in)
  • Length: 300 mm (11.8 in)
  • Width: 400 mm (15.7 in)
  • Height: 200 mm (7.9 in)
  • Dry weight: 11 kg (24.3 lb)

    • Components

  • Fuel type: gasoline
  • Cooling system: air
  • Reduction gear: poly V belt reduction drive, reduction ratios of 2.56:1 and 2.78:1

    • Performance

  • Power output: 20 hp (15 kW) at 7200 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 10:1

    • References

    Simonini Mini 4 Wikipedia
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