TOA 288 / TOA 288 SDI
Suter's TOA 288 is a twin opposed-piston air-cooled engine designed for mid-sized UAV platforms. It is available in gasoline and heavy fuel variants, with the latter offering class-leading endurance performance.
The TOA 288 family is easy to integrate and features ECU-managed fuel injection and ignition with built-in altitude compensation and over-temperature protection. It is ideal for mapping and surveying applications, as well as for training platforms and target drones.
Specifications:
| TOA 288 | TOA 288 SDI | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | 253 × 239 × 285 mm | 253 × 439 × 278 mm |
| Weight: | 7.8 kg engine + 1.8 kg exhaust + 1.5 kg 1 kW / 28 VDC regulator + 1.5 kg generator 1 kW | 8.5 kg engine + 1.8 kg exhaust & silencer + 1.5 kg 1 kW / 28 VDC regulator + 1.5 kg generator 1 kW |
| Power Output: | 17.6 kW at 6,500 rpm (23.6 HP) 27.2 Nm Torque at 6,000 rpm | 15.4 – 17.6 kW at 6,750 rpm (HF – GAS) 24.0 – 28.0 Nm at 6,000 rpm (HF – GAS) |
| Fuel Efficiency: | 325 g/kWh BSFC | 315 g/kWh BSFC |
| Service Ceiling: | 20,000 ft (6,100 m) | |
| Fuel: | Min. 95RON (91 MON MOGAS) or AVGAS LL100 | All kerosene-based fuels e.g Jet-A1, JP-5, JP-8 |
