HP MJF for Unmanned Systems
Advanced VTOL & Fixed-Wing UAVs | State-Of-The-Art Technologies for Unmanned & Autonomous Aircraft
Limback 550cc UAV Engine Air-cooled piston power for small and medium UAVs
Limback 550cc UAV Engine

Air-cooled piston power for small and medium UAVs

Visit Website Contact
Saved
Save
Limback 550cc UAV Engine

The Limback-550cc UAV Engine is a 548 cc, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder, two-stroke UAV engine rated at 37 kW (50 hp). Its air-cooled layout avoids liquid-cooling hardware, while the opposed cylinder arrangement is intended to reduce vibration and provide even power delivery. With a net weight of 21.7 kg and overall dimensions of 385 × 410 × 390 mm including the exhaust pipes, the engine is designed for compact integration into small- and medium-sized unmanned aircraft. It supports 95+ octane unleaded gasoline or 100LL Avgas mixed at 50:1 with full-synthetic two-stroke oil.

The engine incorporates a solid-state magneto ignition system, an aluminum-alloy crankcase, a built-up shrink-fit crankshaft using forged components, aluminum-alloy pistons, and aluminum-alloy cylinders with ceramic-coated inner walls. Its standard configuration includes a 24 V, 1300 W starter motor and starter gear, shielded ignition wiring, shock-absorber pads and connecting hardware, exhaust pipes, a 28 V, 1000 W generator with bracket components, and a regulated AC-DC power supply. Recommended propeller options are 30×25, 32×20, and 30×23, while the supplied technical data specifies a maximum takeoff weight of 230 kg.

Displacement: 548 cc
Overall dimensions: 385 × 410 × 390 mm, including exhaust pipes
Net weight: 21.7 kg
Diameter: 66 mm
Stroke: 40 mm
Power: 37 kW
Power: 50 hp
Maximum takeoff weight: 230 kg
Recommended propeller: 30×25, 32×20, 30×23
Fuel and lubrication: 95+ octane unleaded gasoline or 100LL Avgas with full-synthetic two-stroke oil at a 50:1 ratio
Ignition system: Solid-state magneto ignition system
Firing order: Opposed two-cylinder synchronous ignition, 180° interval
Crankcase: Aluminum alloy, low-pressure cast, T6
Crankshaft: Built-up, shrink-fit forged components
Pistons: Aluminum alloy with elliptical-section grinding, cylindrical contour machining, T6 treatment, hard-anodized crown, and phosphating
Cylinders: Aluminum alloy with ceramic-coated inner walls
Spark plugs: Spark plugs for two-stroke engines
Starter motor: 24 V / 1300 W, with starter gear
Generator: 28 V / 1000 W, including bracket components; stated weight 622 g
Standard configuration: Shielded ignition wire, shock-absorber pads and connecting components, exhaust pipes, generator assembly, and regulated AC-DC power supply

THE WEEKLY eBRIEF

The latest unmanned systems news, straight to your inbox.

Get our weekly roundup of technology developments, new products and industry news.

By subscribing, you agree to receive the weekly UST eBrief newsletter from EchoBlue Ltd. Unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email. See our Privacy Notice.

Advancing Unmanned Systems Through Strategic Collaboration UST works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive unmanned systems capabilities forward.