From: "Tim Haynes" <t...@dodo.com.au> > To: "KRMylist" <kr...@mylist.net> > Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 11:57 PM > Subject: KR> Engines > > >> Have been checking out Jabiru. Has anyboby used a Jab 6 in there KR2 >> they rate at 120hp @ 3300 rpm. 178lbs (81kg) minus prop and mount. >> Fuel burn is 26 lph @ 2750 rpm 107hp continuous power rating.How does
>> this stack up say >> to a Corvair. Is the weight re Corvair of 240lbs with engine mount. >> >> Regarding fuel capacity is there the capacity to cater for a decent >> range with the larger engine. >> >> Tim >> t...@dodo.com.au Tim, the greatest difference I know of re: Jabiru vs. Corvair is the cost difference, the difference between mortgaging the house or flying a plane. Ed