why won't it work
2007-03-13 16:10:17 · 8 answers · asked by cocobch.rm 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
In the past there was the problem of weight to power, and the technology for a diesel engine to work at higher altitudes like a normal av-gass engine was too expensive.
Now adays there are several companies that can replace engines on aircraft like Cessna 172 with a diesel powered engine. There are also a couple of companies that are making Diesel-powered airplanes right of the assembly line. the Diamond DA-42 Twin Star has an optional TDi engine.
2007-03-13 16:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there have been many. Usual problem is that the weight of the engine versus power output is not as good as a conventional gasoline powered aircraft.
Even the Cessna 172 and 182's have been diesel powered.
2007-03-13 16:20:50 · answer #2 · answered by Gordon B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Diamomd 242 is diesel powered and there seems so be a lot of research dedicated to new fuel sources
2007-03-13 20:17:30 · answer #3 · answered by muzza201 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many of them flying out there as you read this. The good thing about it is that it can also run on used cooking oil. Anyway, most superb RC planes run on diesel.
2007-03-13 19:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by Blade trio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a radial diesel engine a few years ago.The only reason they have not been in favor is that gas engines are cheaper and oil has been inexpensive until lately.The same economics that apply to auto's drives acft. engine decisions.
2007-03-13 23:41:51 · answer #5 · answered by txpilot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a current diesel powered aircraft. the Diomand twinstar.
2007-03-13 17:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google: "Diesel-powered aircraft". That is, they *can* work, but don't have desireable power/weight ratios.
2007-03-13 16:20:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, there are several out there right now. Read this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_diesel_engine
2007-03-13 16:20:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋