RV10- HAWK V4 E330J/G-T
When building your RV10, weight, safety, availability of economically viable fuel, range, and available power are always considerations at the forefront of any builder's mind. Regardless of how much time you have spent around fellow aviators, it's unlikely that you have heard any complaints about having too much power. In fact, quite the opposite, you've likely heard the saying, "you can never have too much horsepower." (There is no requirement to use all available horsepower, unnecessarily or at low altitudes. However, horsepower availability is certainly beneficial for high density altitude take-offs, the ability to safely fly over weather or high terrains, or simply higher cruise speeds at altitude without increased fuel burn.)
Well, what would you say to an EXTRA 90 hp and a weight saving of more than 100lbs over the IO-540 D4A5. If you plan to install air-con, plush interior, and all the creature comforts, then these benefits will get your RV10 performance number soaring as well as your flight altitude!
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RV10 HAWK Benefits: +90hp / -100lbs
CHOOSING THE HAWK V4 E330J/G COMES WITH MANY ADVANTAGES:
-SAVE 100lbs over IO-540 D4a5
-ADD 90HP over IO-540 D4A5
-Burn JET-A instead of 100LL
-Available as forced induction/ E330J/G-T - 500 hp
-Weighs only 306lbs
-Combined Cycle 2-Stroke Engine
-Conventional 4 cycle wet sump lubrication
-No valve gear
-Compact low mass design
-3,000 hr TBO
-Extended oil change periods (oil does not degrade)
-Extended maintenance intervals (less parts to maintain)
-Low part count for high life
-Extremely high power to weight
-Minimum vibration
-Low noise and heat signature
RV10 Engine Mount Design
AC Aero has developed a high tech cradle and engine mount for ease of installation into your RV10 projects. Available as a package through our Build Center ASAP in Bakersfield, CA (L45). This mount has been designed specifically for the Vans RV10 to keep all of the critical dimensions intact.
Fuel Type & Consumption
This platform of engines has been designed from the ground up to be a true multi-fuel unit.
Designed to run on industry standard Jet fuel (Diesel (EN590), Jet A, Jet A-1, JP-5, DEF STAN 91-86, JP-8, DEF STAN 91-91, JP-8+100, Chinese Jet Fuel No 3). Will also run and perform on all gasolines where necessary, 80, 87, 91, 95, including 100LL, along with all bioderivatives. Other types of fuel include hydrogen gas, BSFCm 0.398 lb/hp-h (231g/kW-h). Pratt & Whitney PT-6 Turboprop by comparison is 0.507 lb/hp-h (308 g/kW-h) (on approach and idle 0.825 lb/hp-h (502 g/kW-h)).
HAWK Footprint
As you can see, the HAWK V4 engine takes up a much smaller footprint than the factory Lycoming IO-540. Providing the pilot and builder with increased power to weight ratio and the ability to burn JET A fuels.
An amazing amount of power for such a small unit. It's the HIGGS way.
Some modifications may be necessary to the top cowl and firewall forward. Our Build Center ASAP can assist and advice on those changes and collaborate with you throughout your build process.