Vaxell – a new brand of aviation engines
Vaxell aeronautical engines are designed and manufactured by Świątek, a company, which has 40 years of experience in the preparation of automotive engines. These 4-cylinder boxer direct-drive engines are based on Volkswagen-type-1 blocks, and VW parts.
There are three models: 100i of 2,275 cm3, 80i of 1,914 cm3, and 60i of 1,594 cm3. All of these models are multi-point injection, have a specific intake collector and a homemade cam shaft. The injection, as well as the electronic dual ignition are managed by a calculator from Ecumaster, the EMU-Black.
Thanks to the homemade cam shaft, their particularity lies in the lowering of the maximum power regime. Compared to other VW-based developments, the Vaxells are also characterized by a much higher torque.
On the other hand, the two 90-degree V-shaped twin-cylinders are reductive, simple electronic ignition, and single-point injection. They use industrial engine parts.
Of course, the manufacturer has equipped them with specific cam shafts, of which he is a specialist, and specially designed gearboxes. Injection and ignition are managed by an Ecumaster’s calculator, the EMU-Classic.
Announcement:
Following strong demand, and despite the current difficult situation, which is reflected in the increasing difficulties in sourcing original parts for this engine, we have decided to put the V2-50i engine back on the price list. The only difference may be in delivery times, which may be longer for the 50i than for the 40i.
The two twins, the V2-40i and the V2-50, are now available.
Characteristics
| Model | 100i | 80i | 60i | 50i | 40i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous power (HP) | 93 hp | 75 hp | 60 hp | 52 hp | 35 hp |
| rpm | 3 180 rpm | 3 120 rpm | 3 180 rpm | 4 370 rpm | 4 640 rpm |
| Cooling | air | air | air | air | air |
| Cylinder layout | “boxer” | “boxer” | “boxer” | V-2/90° | V-2/90° |
| Dry weight (Kg) | 73,35 kg | 71,55 kg | 71,25 kg | 52,80 kg | 34,60 kg |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Ignition | dual electronic | dual electronic | dual | single | single |
| Fuel supply | multipoint injection | managed by an | electronic | control unit | (ECU) |
| Reduction gear unit | without | without | without | 1:1,65 | 1:1,77 |
| Production time | 3 months | 3 months | 4 months | 4 months | 4 months |
Injection or carburetor ?
An injection is managed by calculator, which means electronic-driven. However, an important part of pilots, which are interested by Vaxell, don’t want to hear about electronics. Taking that into account, Vaxell took the decision of offering engines with carburetor too, not only with injection.
Compared to the injection versions, they will certainly have a higher fuel consumption. But they will have all the rest like the others : same excellent camshafts, same intake systems, displacements and compression ratios, same crankshafts and theirs hub extensions (lenghtenings).
Vaxell engines’ use
Vaxell engines are designed for:
ULM aircrafts, small planes, motorized hang-gliders, hovercrafts, other means of transport and vehicles that require efficient and reliable propulsion.
They are not certified, however we apply all our know-how and energy, with the aim that their reliability meets the expectations of our customers.
All our engines are tested on two benches: on a power one, and on a propeller bench, and this for 6 to 10 hours. They are delivered ready to use, with a guarantee of 2 years or 200 hours of operation.
