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F-23 2-cycle 50hp

If you prefer an opposed cylinder engine, then this one's for you. The F-23 puts out an amazing 50hp at only 6150rpm and provides 42ft-lbs of torque. All with a total weight of only 78lbs. This engine can handle any part 103 ultralight and most single seat experimentals. Opposed pistons cancel out each others internal inertia forces resulting in an amazingly smooth running engine.

Factory recommended TBO is rated at 1000hrs @ 75% power.

RecPower Factory Authorized Distributor for Hirth F-23 Lightweight Aircraft Engines

Please contact Customer Service for current pricing.

The F-23 Series can be quoted with
or without the following options:
• Electric or Recoil Start
• Reduction Drive
• Single or Dual Ignition
• Fuel Injection or Carbureted
• Oil Injection

The F-23 is an amazingly smooth running opposed cylinder engine.

Model:
F-23
Engine Type:
Opposed, 2-cycle, 2-cylinder
Bore:
72mm
Stroke:
64mm
Displacement:
521cc
Compression:
9.5:1
HP Output:
50hp @ 6150rpm
Torque:
42ft-lbs @ 6150rpm
Ignition:
Dual CDI
(Capacitive digital Ign.)
Carburation:
Dual 34mm slide or optional fuel injection
Fuel Pump:
Auxiliary external pneumatic
Lubrication:
Fuel mixed with oil @ 50:1 or optional oil injection
Rotation:
Counter clockwise, viewed from
output end
Starter:
Alternator:
12 volt electric, optional recoil
250 watt/20 amp alternator standard
Cooling:
Free air Cooled by prop blast
Weight:
78lbs, including reduction unit, full exhaust, and electric start
or 71lbs with recoil start reduction unit and full exhaust
Reduction Units:
Multi V Belt drive - 1.8:1, 2.0:1 and 2.5:1 ratios available
Direct Drive Coupling also available
Couples directly to crankshaft,
weight 2lbs

RecPower | Hirth F-23 Lightweight Aircraft Engine Performance Graph

ENGINE PRINT DIMENSIONS

RecPower | Hirth F-23 Lightweight Aircraft Engine Dimensions Print

CUSTOMER PHOTO GALLERY


F-23 installed in BeLite legal 103 Ultralight
F-23 installed in BeLite legal 103
Ultralight


F-23 installed in Sadler Vampire
F-23 installed in Sadler Vampire
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Front View (Picture #2)



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