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Old 09-08-2009, 08:16 PM
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Default Zenoah 20 ei too big?

I was wondering if the Zenoah 20ei would work well on a Sig Hog Bipe? Here are the planes stats although I know most of you are probably familiar with the plane.

Top Wingspan 54 1/2 in 1385 mm
Bottom Wingspan 51 3/4 in 1314 mm
Total Wing Area 966 in² 62 dm²
Weight 7 - 8 lb 3175 - 3628 g
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Old 09-08-2009, 09:19 PM
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It will work if you shorten the nose enough to have the prop in the same place as a glow engine.
Old 09-08-2009, 10:56 PM
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So the answer is the engine is not too big & is a good match?
Old 09-08-2009, 11:04 PM
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You might check the width of the engine mounting? You may have to widen the fuselage?
Old 09-09-2009, 08:52 AM
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Physically fitting the engine is your only challenge, the power sounds just fine to me.
Old 09-09-2009, 10:17 AM
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Default RE: Zenoah 20 ei too big?

That model is in the right weight and wing area range for the G20 to be an excellent choice of power.

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