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Top 80 Engine
The Top 80 is an Italian single cylinder, 2-stroke aircraft engine designed and produced by Per Il Volo for Powered Paragliding. It was the first purpose-designed Paramotor engine!
The Top 80 was developed specifically for the Per Il Volo Miniplane, which was introduced in 1989.
In many years of production the TOP80 has gained an enviable reputation and has always remained competitive with continuous updates..
In the latest version we offer there are some noticeable new features, e.g. the anti-corrosion anodizing of the new engine cases, that have a significant visual impact and will better protect the engine in the harshest environments.
The new casings are lighter, some redesigned details and a study of internal flows have made it possible to improve the operating stability and efficiency of the engine.
The anti-corrosion anodizing of the new engine cases have a significant visual impact, but especially they will better protect the engine in the harshest environments.
The extensive use of 3D design and the creation of details with professional 3D printers was essential to produce development prototypes and supply some small but important engine components.
The TOP80, the complete engine, weighs only 10.60 kg.
We offer now 3 different carburetors.
- A Tillotson diaphragm carburetor that is specially made for us with technical solutions for the TOP80. With 2 setting screws for a super accurate carburetion adjustment, can perfect adaptat the engine response to the characteristics requested by the pilot, both for prompt acceleration and a regular speed with significantly reduced consumption.
This carburetor is equiped with an original priming system, the first starting after a long garage rest has never been so easy.
- The Walbro WG8 remains a good choice for its ease of use and adjustment.
- A further choice that is now accessible to all pilots is the Dell'Orto bowl carburetor, which we have experimented with for many years and which has given us extraordinary results in competitions.
The bowl carburetor allows for significant savings on consumption with great regularity of operation which is certainly welcome on long flights, which is why it is the solution we recommend in the Miniplane LR.
The engine uses fan-cooling and was designed for light weight as the overall consideration, the engine weighs only 10.6 kg.
Power is delivered to the two-bladed wooden propeller though a reverse-turning gear box to reduce output net torque felt by the pilot during acceleration and deceleration. The oil filled gearbox can be fitted with 22/70 gears giving a reduction ratio of 3:182, 21/71 gears giving 3.381, 20/72 gears giving 3.60, 19/73 gears giving 3.842 or 18/74 gears with a ratio of 4.111.
The engine also features a centrifugal clutch that allows idling without turning the propeller, a useful feature in its main application on a paramotor, where it improves ground safety.
From FootFlyer.com website:
This tiny, lightweight motor first became popular in Europe, especially with competition pilots. It's light weight and low fuel burn for the power produced made it perfect for competition pilots and everyone else. It can get over 100 lbs of thrust with a 48" prop. Miniplane, the builder, was first to put it on their paramotor frame but soon began selling the engine to others.
Throttle response is quite good on a properly running motor. I've heard pilots complain about this and indeed I've flown those with a slow response but that's because there's a problem. A normally running Top 80 is quite nimble.
This is probably the most impressive motor for the amount of power delivered per pound of weight. It enjoys US support (link above) and a loyal following.
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80 monocylinder |
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| Version | standard | Economy | |
| alesaggio | mm |
47,7 |
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| corsa | mm | 44 | |
empty weight |
Kg |
10 + exaust (1.5) |
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carburetor |
mm |
Walbro 24 diaphragm |
Dell'Orto 17,5 basin |
starter |
manual |
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cooler |
air fan |
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exhaust |
resonance with integrated silencer |
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| power | KW | 11 | 10 |
| revolution | n/m | 9500 | 9300 |
dimensions |
cm |
h 29
x l 28 x L 24 Without exaust |
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transmission |
centrifugal friction |
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| reduction | gear box in oil bath | ||
