Reaction International Ltd.PO Box 617SouthamptonUK
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Tel: +44 (0) 7699 391 390
Reaction International Ltd. Reg in: England & Wales Reg No. 4132578 All specifications are subject to change without notice. All prices are excluding local taxes and are Ex Works. Prices are subject to change so please contact us for latest pricing. Hov Pod is atrademark of Reaction International Ltd. All Text and Images are Copyright © Reaction International Ltd. Payment & deposit terms are non-refundable deposits of 30% with order & 40% atengine order required and the balance payable before shipment. It is the purchaser and/or end users responsibility to ensure the craft meets all local and national regulations and compliancerequirements. Reaction International Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the specifications of the products shown, in accordance with their product research and developmentprogramme. Performance/specification/operational information are estimates and will vary from craft to craft and with different operating conditions, surfaces, loading, trim and other factorsoutside our control. Craft Warranty: The Hov Pod is guaranteed for 12 months. This excludes wear/tear/damage & parts not standard or due to installation/customization/modification of parts/systems used outside the design parameters &/or not designed &/or fitted by Reaction International Ltd. Engine Warranty: The engine falls under the engine supplier’s serviceagreement. Full terms & conditions are available from Reaction International Ltd. Reg in: England & Wales Reg No. 4132578
Issued 24-4-09
Choosing the right engine for your Hov Pod
Hov Pod can be configured with various engines to suit different uses, so this help sheet explains how to configure andchoose the best engine to suit your purpose. So why so much choice?Engines come in two types, 2 stroke and 4 stroke, petrol / gasoline. Currently we do not sell or expect to sell Diesel,they are considered too heavy for our application.The first thing to understand about small hovercraft is that they are weight dependent, so our designershave to design the Hov Pod to be as light as possible.So on the one hand, lightweight construction is good. But on the other hand, lightweight constructioncan compromise durability, if we make the craft too thin for example. So the Hov Pod is made fromHDPE, (High Density Polyethylene) which is lightweight and strong.2 stroke microlight engines such as the Rotax 503 52HP and Rotax 582 65HP are ideal for the Hov Pod, as they arelightweight, offer high-power-to-weight performance, and because they are aviation engines, they are very reliable andeasy to maintain.4 stroke engines are heavier than 2 stroke engines, but they are cleaner, and more fuel-efficient.4 stroke engines are generally larger and heavier than 2 stroke engines, so therefore need to have more power tocompensate for the weight they add to the craft. A larger engine will not necessarily provide faster performance, the main advantage they provide is lifting capacity foron-water starting, to overcome the bow wave hovercraft make when starting from an on-water position (getting overhump is the expression to describe this problem). As you do not make a bow wave on land, a more powerful engine is not so important for on land use.
On water starting payloads.
On-water weightcapacity Kilos
On-water weightcapacity Pounds
Land
Hov Pod SPX65-2 Rotax582 65 HP Engine275 Kilos 627 PoundsHov Pod SPX 120 Turbo4 stroke Weber engineMPE 750 TC 120HP325 Kilos* 716 Pounds
* Depending on conditions.
Comparing 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines
2 stroke engine 4 stroke engine
Lightweight so ideal for hovercraft Heavier so need more power to compensate for added weightLess fuel efficientMore fuel efficient, so cheaper to run, longer operating range per tank of fuel.Could generate more noise Should be less noisyBurns 2 stroke oil at rate of 50-1 Burns no oil in fuelNot as clean in operation compared to 4 stroke Cleaner operation than 2 stroke
Read about how 2 stroke engines work, click on link to InternetbelowRead about how 4 stroke engines work, click on link to Internetbelow
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2_stroke_engine http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-stroke_engine
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