UAVHE RW RW1-79P

Rotary engine for UAV planes and VTOLs

Air-cooled engine with integrated starter-generator.

Electronic fuel injection with forced electric supercharging.

Fuel inlet through the rotor with centrifugal acceleration of the pre-atomized mixture.

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UAVHE RW RW1-79P



Key Features

Engine Design

Air-cooled hybrid rotary engine with an integrated starter-generator for enhanced performance and reliability.

Air Intake

Innovative fuel mixture intake via the rotor, utilizing centrifugal acceleration for optimal pre-atomization.



Fuel System

Advanced electronic fuel injection paired with electric supercharging ensures efficient fuel usage and powerful engine output.

Electronic Control

FADEC system over twisted-pair CAN bus for precise electronic control.

Construction

Aluminum housing with a CNC-machined white-cast-iron sleeve, alongside an aluminum rotor with DLC-reinforced seal channels and gear. Tungsten carbide hollow apex seals and titanium seal springs.

Cooling System

Forced-air cooling with separate airflow paths for the generator rotor and stator for both the generator rotor and stator, complemented by intake air and cooling system air filters.

Electrical Output

Flexible output voltage options (48/96/144/192/400 volts) to accommodate various operational requirements.

Advantages

Efficiency

Distinguished by its ultra-lightweight design and low fuel consumption, making it both efficient and economical.

UserFriendly

Easy configuration and management, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and workflow, thus ensuring a smoother and more effective user experience.

Application

Reliability

Designed for high reliability and stable performance, the RW1-79P is ideal as a primary or backup power source for flight systems.

Flexibility

Multiple RW79 units can operate in parallel or hot-swap mode, seamlessly integrating with batteries, supercapacitors and additional generators through a power balance controller.


Reliability and Redundancy

Features like the dual ignition system, duplicated fuel supply/control systems and robust design underscores the engine’s reliability and safety.

Technology

Highlights include state-of-the-art electronic fuel injection, forced electric supercharging and precision-engineered components contributing to the engine’s superior performance.

Control and Monitoring

Advanced electronic control (FADEC) via twisted-pair CAN bus, with comprehensive monitoring systems for thorough operational oversight.

Performance

Versatility
Delivers consistent performance across diverse altitudes and temperatures.

Fuel Efficiency
Low fuel consumption and capability to operate on a range of heavy fuel, kerosene and SAF.

SFC
265 g/kWh @ across a wide range of loads and altitudes.



Technical specifications



Power24 hp (17.9 kW) @ 10 000-11 500 rpm
Torque17 Nm @ 9 000–10 500 rpm
Weight5.45 kg (engine only); < 8 kg (complete system)
Dimensions (L × H × W) 175 × 202 × 162 mm
Fuel typeAviation kerosene (Jet A-1, JP8, SAF)
Specific Fuel consumption265–310 g/kWh
Fuel consumption @max load6.1–6.4 L/h
CoolingForced air
IntakeElectronic fuel injection with e-supercharger
IgnitionCDI, twin spark plugs
StarterIntegrated electric starter
LubricationAutomix oil system / 1% premix (API TC oil)
ControlFADEC with integrated support for UAVCAN/Cyphal, SAE J1939, RS-485/Modbus, and MAVLink telemetry protocols
Control interfaceCAN Bus (UAVCAN/J1939), RS-485, Ethernet (RJ45), UART (MAVLink)
Electric power output3 kW (P-version) / 11 kW (APU version)
Electric output voltage48 VDC (×4 modules, configurable to 96/144/192 VDC)
Operation altitudeFull performance up to 4500 m; continuous operation up to 6000 m; reduced performance up to 7500 m
Operational temperature range (cold start)-30°C to +55°C
Operational temperature (full load)-30°C to +55°C
Power deviation under adverse conditions≤5%
TBO1000 h
Service intervals100 h



Performance Data


RPMHPkWNmSFC g/kWh L/h (JET-A1,JP8)
500032.24.36901.9
550043.35.76432.6
600074.97.85983.7
650096.79.95534.6
7000118.411.45055.3
75001410.413.34555.9
80001712.715.13986.3
85001914.215.93476.1
90002115.716.73106.1
95002317.117.22856.1
100002417.917.12655.9
105002418.216.52706.1
110002417.915.62786.2
115002417.814.82906.4
120002317.213.73086.6
125002116.012.23146.3
130002014.911.03296.1
135001813.49.53355.6




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