3W 60 vs DLE 55
10-01-2009, 04:27 AM
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3W 60 vs DLE 55
Hi
I have a Skybolt, build after drawings from Wendell Hostetler, plane weight is 22-24 Lbs with a wingspan of nearly 2 meters. Im not sure what kind of engine Im to buy/use here, I was thinking of a 3W 60 or a DLE 55.
The 3W 60 is a older engine (never used thought) and the DLE 55 is a little more modern engine. Both engines has the same pricetag.
I guess I trow myself to the wolves by asking what engine to buy
but as a newbe I take that risk and hope for some good answers that can help me out 
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Are
I have a Skybolt, build after drawings from Wendell Hostetler, plane weight is 22-24 Lbs with a wingspan of nearly 2 meters. Im not sure what kind of engine Im to buy/use here, I was thinking of a 3W 60 or a DLE 55.
The 3W 60 is a older engine (never used thought) and the DLE 55 is a little more modern engine. Both engines has the same pricetag.
I guess I trow myself to the wolves by asking what engine to buy
but as a newbe I take that risk and hope for some good answers that can help me out .Are
10-01-2009, 07:54 AM
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RE: 3W 60 vs DLE 55
I think you might need the extra weight of the 3W for CG balance. The DLE-55 is very light. The power of the 60 might be very close, close enough to not really worry. The difference in weight of these two engines is at least a pound if not 2. The 3W50 or 55 is a pound heavier than the DL/DLE-50/55. The 60 might be even more.
So I'd look at which one you need to balance the plane. If you need the weight just use the 3Dub.
So I'd look at which one you need to balance the plane. If you need the weight just use the 3Dub.
