Lycoming's EL-005 is a two-stroke Otto cycle spark-ignited engine that is optimized for jet fuels and uses digital electronic controls to create a seamless flying experience. One version of the EL-005 powers the Textron Systems Unmanned Systems Aerosonde aircraft. As an OEM customer, work with our engineering team to customize an EL-005 engine to meet your specific application needs and mission requirements.
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![Block Under Overview](/sites/default/files/styles/medium_hq/public/image/2022-11/block-under-overview.png?itok=bIiGuT6M)
![El-005 Engine Block](/sites/default/files/styles/small_hq/public/image/2022-11/video-bg_0.jpeg?itok=x_7lumWg)
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Heavy fuels compatibility for application flexibility.
As a heavy-fuel compatible engine, the EL-005 gives aircraft the flexibility to operate around the world with commonly-accessible fuel types.
![El-005 Engine Block Dual Lane](/sites/default/files/styles/small_hq/public/image/2022-11/block-dual-lane_0.png?itok=ZBOwyfQp)
Single-cylinder, air-cooled engine configuration.
An Electronic Control Unit controls Lycoming's EL-005 aircraft engine for direct drive and spark ignition. The air-cooled, two-stroke engine is loop scavenged with reed valve technology to control the fuel-air mixture admitted to the cylinder. As a high-performance engine option, it's equipped with air assist electronic fuel injection, an electronically controlled throttle and an integrated permanent magnet alternator.
AEROSONDE MK 4.7G
One configuration of Lycoming's EL-005 powers Textron Systems Unmanned Systems Aerosonde Mk 4.7G and supports industry-leading mission readiness rates.
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