3W 75i Question
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3W 75i Question
I have a 97" Hangar 9 Sukhoi and I am thinking of buying the 3W75i to pull it. Hangar 9 says a Zenoah G62 is at the bottom of the recommended power range. If a G62 will pull it, then shouldn't the 3W75 be a good power choice? Is the 3W a smooth running engine? sorry for all the questions, but I've never had a 3W.Thanks for your help.
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RE: 3W 75i Question
The Zenoah 80 twin is not the ideal motor for this plane. It is very heavy, and down on power when compared to the 80cc singles. (It does make a great scale aircraft power plant, but not ideal for aerobatic aircraft where power to weight is a big consideration) Apart from the DA 85, the ZDZ 80 and MVVS / Evolution 80's are ideal choices for this plane. The early DA 85's had big vibration problems, but I understand that they have rectified this now. The ZDZ runs fairly smooth. The MVVS / Evolution, however, has 4 crank bearings. 1 rear, and 3 in the front. This is done to reduce crankshaft flex and deliver smooth operation (As smooth as possible for a big single)
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RE: 3W 75i Question
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The Zenoah 80 twin is not the ideal motor for this plane. It is very heavy, and down on power when compared to the 80cc singles. (It does make a great scale aircraft power plant, but not ideal for aerobatic aircraft where power to weight is a big consideration) Apart from the DA 85, the ZDZ 80 and MVVS / Evolution 80's are ideal choices for this plane. The early DA 85's had big vibration problems, but I understand that they have rectified this now. The ZDZ runs fairly smooth. The MVVS / Evolution, however, has 4 crank bearings. 1 rear, and 3 in the front. This is done to reduce crankshaft flex and deliver smooth operation (As smooth as possible for a big single)
The Zenoah 80 twin is not the ideal motor for this plane. It is very heavy, and down on power when compared to the 80cc singles. (It does make a great scale aircraft power plant, but not ideal for aerobatic aircraft where power to weight is a big consideration) Apart from the DA 85, the ZDZ 80 and MVVS / Evolution 80's are ideal choices for this plane. The early DA 85's had big vibration problems, but I understand that they have rectified this now. The ZDZ runs fairly smooth. The MVVS / Evolution, however, has 4 crank bearings. 1 rear, and 3 in the front. This is done to reduce crankshaft flex and deliver smooth operation (As smooth as possible for a big single)