Mike wrote:

Does anybody have the hard number answers to the following questions?
It's been a while since I've been on the newsletter...

Is there a 13B flying successfully with a turbo on it? If so, what is the
max horsepower/rpm?

Yes. Lots! About 6500 RPM. He does not know. Greg Richter. Blue Mountain.

How many BTU's does the rotary need to eject from the oil and water at 250
horsepower on an 80C day?

Here is a heat balance chart so you can figure it out :-)

What is the highest fuel flow you've heard of,  from any rotary (turbo or
non turbo)?

18 gallons an hour from Tracy's NA 13B in an aircraft. 

Abel Ibbarra is getting 800 HP from a drag racing 2 rotor turbo. 
Jim Mederer is getting 900 HP from an aircraft 3 rotor turbo. 
Go figure :-) 

Here too is the BSFC chart from the Lemans 659 HP four rotor engine.

Many thanks in advance, Mike

 
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