mplafleur Posted September 5, 2003 Share Posted September 5, 2003 At Oshkosh, I saw that Honda has developed and engine and I think it may even have flown lately, up to 17,500 feet. I can't find that much info on it other than: 225 hp @2700 rpm normally aspirated 280 lb dry 370 ci (6.0l) horizontally opposed auto-type engine control I have no idea of projected price, but I'm intrigued. Does anyone have anything else on this one? Quote Mike LaFLeur - Cozy MkIV #1155N68ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clifford Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Just got my latest issue of Kit Planes. The good news is that Honda is having Murphy Aircraft test the Honda on their Murphy Moose airplane. The bad news according to the magazine is that they, Honda, WILL NOT be releasing the engine to the homebuilt market. Doesn't make sense. Test it on a home built yet not release it to that market!! Quote Dave Clifford "The Metal Man" Musketeer Vise grip hands and Micrometer eyes!! Cozy MKIV Plans #656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clifford Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 I, goin rotary!!! Quote Dave Clifford "The Metal Man" Musketeer Vise grip hands and Micrometer eyes!! Cozy MKIV Plans #656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplafleur Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 Why would Moose go thru all the work if their builders can't use it? Quote Mike LaFLeur - Cozy MkIV #1155N68ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Clifford Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Don't know. Like I said, it doesn't sound right to me. The Murphy Moose is a heavy hauler that is currently using a 300 hp Russian radial as its main power plant source. They are testing the Honda on the Moose at Honda's request. I don't believe there is a production aircraft being built that is similiar to the Moose. Quote Dave Clifford "The Metal Man" Musketeer Vise grip hands and Micrometer eyes!! Cozy MKIV Plans #656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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