MRE-FB wrote:

Paul,

We at MISTRAL Engines have to finalize our choice of an engine model designator.  We studied the prevailing system, as developed...over time I presume... by C
and L.  We believe it is unsuited to properly and efficiently describe a rotary engine.  I'd be surprised if you disagreed.  On the other hand, people will be
unfamiliar and initially puzzled and lost with our proposed new system.  Do you think that such a possible confusion might be detrimental to us?  But we think
that if we want to change a few things in aviation, we might as well start there!

We propose the following system as described by our turbo model proposed designator:  TSG-2230-A1B

TS:  Turbo-Supercharged... nothing if normally aspirated

G:  Gasoline fueled,  K as in kerosene for a future Jet-fueled engine  (if we use J, than we'd create a confusion between G and J in French and some other
languages)

2:  first digit = number of rotors

230:  last 3 digits=  power output in BHP

A:  first model developed in a series.  For example, we may go to B when we replace the 13B block by a RENESIS block if we ever do it...

1:  identifies a major configuration option.  For example:  1 for the backplate configured for a dynafocal mount, 2 for a bed mount...

B:  denotes minor changes in engine or accessory configuration (1 or 2 alternators, alternators of different power or manufacturer, etc)

Makes sense to you?  Any suggestion?

Thanks for the help,

Francois Badoux

 
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