TOW 288
Suter's TOW 288 is a twin opposed-piston water-cooled engine that has been specially optimized for helicopter UAVs and rotary platforms with restricted airflow, providing high stability under heavy loads.
The TOW 288 is ideal for both civilian and tactical/security applications requiring hover-intensive and high-endurance operations.
Specifications:
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | 403 × 253 × 273 mm |
| Weight: | 8.8 kg engine + 1.8 kg exhaust & silencer + 1.5 kg 1 kW / 28 VDC regulator + 1.5 kg generator 1 kW + 0.5 kg water pump |
| Power Output: | 20.0 kW at 6,500 rpm (27.2 HP) 29.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
| Fuel Efficiency: | 315 g/kWh BSFC |
| Service Ceiling: | 20,000 ft (6,100 m) |
| Fuel: | Min. 95RON (91 MON MOGAS) or AVGAS LL100 |
