I'm soon to begin building a BD-4C, so I'm very interested in the 195T, especially since you recently posted a video showing your development of a firewall forward installation for the aircraft. However, if you were to introduce something in the 220-260hp range by the time I'm ready for my engine, I would most certainly be interested. Thanks for the video!
You bring up a point that really concerned me when I used to fly behind an older Lycoming. Being primarily a weekend flyer of approx 50-75 hrs/year, I felt my plane sat way too much! I was always concerned about internal corrosion, and now living in Florida, my concern had grown even more. I am hoping with the technology you mention with the car engines, that maybe I can feel more at ease being a weekend flyer.
I like the fact that your thinking outside of the box! Secondly it’s obvious you care and worry about safety redundancy and your always upgrading! And when something isn’t right you say something!!!!
Hi Jan, great vid, long, but full of sensible things pertaining to choosing Honda and retrofitting to aircraft. Are these newer engines similar to the k20/24 designs? VVTC Actuator issues of 2008/09 rings a bell to me. I haven’t worked on any newer engines, we never get them in, or dealer warranty. I guess things only get better and better with you folks... I’m still aways from starting my Super Duty build. But you folks are still my first choice! Our RAA chapter built a Cruzer with a rebuilt o-200. 70 year old engine design pulling a 2016 new airframe! Where is the logic in that? Inherited cooling issues, oil, baffles, magnetos, carb heat, cabin heat off exhaust, tractor starter, oil leaks, list goes on.
The more research performed in reference to the power-plants offered by Viking Aircraft Engines, the more utilizing one for our hybrid electric EDFJ concept, makes sense.
I would really like to see the numbers with one of these in an RV 7/9.... I was looking forward to putting one of the 130hp engines in a CH650... however the more I think about it I want the speed!!! so that put the breaks on the 650 and opened up Vans...
Your website states the 150 is a great choice for the Rans S-21. Would you suggest a 150 is better than a 195 Turbo for the S-21? Im looking to get the performance specs that Rans states the Titan XIO-340 achieves with 180hp, but with a Viking engine. Do you think the 195T is the best bet if that is my goal? Thanks for all the content on these engines. Keep it coming!
@@eggenfellner I did quite the analysis on this today based on the data you publish from testing with the CruZer. From my analysis: VIP - 25% Boost in climb performance @3000', 50% @7000 - 10% fuel efficiency at equivalent cruise speed as Fixed Pitch - 8% speed boost at equivalent altitude and RPM as Fixed Pitch I can appreciate the efficiency, but I feel like the 195T would outdo the speed/climb performance benefits of the VIP with brute force horse power, at the sacrifice of fuel efficiency and range. It probably depends on what a buyer wants most: Top Speed and Max Turbo-normalized Climb Performance or Max Range/Duration I'm interested to see more data and looking forward to some Rans S-21 data! Keep up the great work! You've won my support! Just need to keep stacking the pennies 😉
I may be altering course. Was initially thinking Rans S-21 with the Viking 150. Then was hoping Zenith would come out with a Super CruZer. I'm now thinking an RV-15 with a Viking 195 might be the play. 😮 The downside there is another 12-18 months till they start taking sales, then I'm sure there will be another 12 months of long lines of people throwing money at Vans and another 12 months of kit lead time. I'll give you a call in 3-4 years! 😆 Realistically I'm still stacking my pennies anyways 🙂
Can this engine be used as a substitute for a Lycoming IO-360 in an experimental helicopter? I'm thinking about building a Safari helicopter in the future.
How much does a 195 turbo weigh and how would that work on that kit fox or seven series on center of gravity because that’s my dream to mix those two together
Hey Ray, the 195T weighs 260 lbs, installed usually a bit under your standard Lyco/Continental within the same HP range. However, we have our Viking 130 on the Kitfox 7 - I don't believe this engine would be the best option, rather the 130/150 with a variable pitch prop.
@@eggenfellner if top speed or shorter take off are the goals, would a Viking 195 turbo not be more ideal? Are there any downsides to the more powerful Viking engine on a Kitfox 7 compared to the smaller Viking engines or the Rotax 916?
We deal with large mass production, diesel's also tend to be heavy. The closest you are going to get to a diesel is direct injection, then you are still light, mass produced and easy to maintain. We have not done a Sling as of yet, it could be done, someone would just need to do it :)
Viking is changing the entire aircraft engine market!
Great video. Looking forward to joining the Viking-powered Zeniths Aircraft family.
I'm soon to begin building a BD-4C, so I'm very interested in the 195T, especially since you recently posted a video showing your development of a firewall forward installation for the aircraft. However, if you were to introduce something in the 220-260hp range by the time I'm ready for my engine, I would most certainly be interested. Thanks for the video!
I believe they recently installed on that model. czcams.com/video/uQZF0Wrek6Q/video.html
Did you start your build? I've been reading up on the BD-4.
how's it going?
You bring up a point that really concerned me when I used to fly behind an older Lycoming. Being primarily a weekend flyer of approx 50-75 hrs/year, I felt my plane sat way too much! I was always concerned about internal corrosion, and now living in Florida, my concern had grown even more. I am hoping with the technology you mention with the car engines, that maybe I can feel more at ease being a weekend flyer.
Very nice video! You and your sweetheart are doing great things for the aviation community. Keep it up.
Thank you very much!
They sure look like a nice engine. I enjoy looking at all the aluminuim fabricated parts you make for them it looks like art work
Thanks 👍
Love the Viking Engines.
do you have any interest in adding the 2.0L turbo engine used in the honda accord 2.0t and honda civic type r with 252hp and 305hp peak respectively?
Had to hear you guys but very informative and when I build my kit fox I’m def going with you guys!!!!!!
Honda started out as a piston ring engineer. He was fanatical about the quality of internal components. I have reservations about turbos, however.
The nice thing is this engine was built to have a turbo. Over 950 hours on ours, and doing great :)
I like the fact that your thinking outside of the box! Secondly it’s obvious you care and worry about safety redundancy and your always upgrading! And when something isn’t right you say something!!!!
Hi Jan, great vid, long, but full of sensible things pertaining to choosing Honda and retrofitting to aircraft. Are these newer engines similar to the k20/24 designs? VVTC Actuator issues of 2008/09 rings a bell to me. I haven’t worked on any newer engines, we never get them in, or dealer warranty.
I guess things only get better and better with you folks... I’m still aways from starting my Super Duty build. But you folks are still my first choice! Our RAA chapter built a Cruzer with a rebuilt o-200. 70 year old engine design pulling a 2016 new airframe! Where is the logic in that? Inherited cooling issues, oil, baffles, magnetos, carb heat, cabin heat off exhaust, tractor starter, oil leaks, list goes on.
Another fascinating vid. I'm a big fan of your design and engineering philosophies. Thanks.
The more research performed in reference to the power-plants offered by Viking Aircraft Engines, the more utilizing one for our hybrid electric EDFJ concept, makes sense.
I would really like to see the numbers with one of these in an RV 7/9.... I was looking forward to putting one of the 130hp engines in a CH650... however the more I think about it I want the speed!!! so that put the breaks on the 650 and opened up Vans...
Very inspiring 🌴
Honda 195 hp turbocharged
Sure would be cool if there was a Honda/Toyota v6 option about 300hp for the bearhawk 5....
Titan aircraft put v6 Honda and suzuki engines in there T51.
Those engines tuned are capable of 500 to 1300 hp , what hp will your gear box hold for a off the wall bush plane?
Hi , have you got a kit for a piper tripacer?? Would be great to hear from you with some options.
I’m super EXCITED!!!!
Your website states the 150 is a great choice for the Rans S-21. Would you suggest a 150 is better than a 195 Turbo for the S-21? Im looking to get the performance specs that Rans states the Titan XIO-340 achieves with 180hp, but with a Viking engine. Do you think the 195T is the best bet if that is my goal?
Thanks for all the content on these engines. Keep it coming!
We actually prefer the 150 with a variable pitch prop over the 195T, unless maybe at a high density altitude.
@@eggenfellner I did quite the analysis on this today based on the data you publish from testing with the CruZer.
From my analysis:
VIP
- 25% Boost in climb performance @3000', 50% @7000
- 10% fuel efficiency at equivalent cruise speed as Fixed Pitch
- 8% speed boost at equivalent altitude and RPM as Fixed Pitch
I can appreciate the efficiency, but I feel like the 195T would outdo the speed/climb performance benefits of the VIP with brute force horse power, at the sacrifice of fuel efficiency and range.
It probably depends on what a buyer wants most: Top Speed and Max Turbo-normalized Climb Performance or Max Range/Duration
I'm interested to see more data and looking forward to some Rans S-21 data!
Keep up the great work! You've won my support! Just need to keep stacking the pennies 😉
I may be altering course. Was initially thinking Rans S-21 with the Viking 150. Then was hoping Zenith would come out with a Super CruZer. I'm now thinking an RV-15 with a Viking 195 might be the play. 😮 The downside there is another 12-18 months till they start taking sales, then I'm sure there will be another 12 months of long lines of people throwing money at Vans and another 12 months of kit lead time. I'll give you a call in 3-4 years! 😆
Realistically I'm still stacking my pennies anyways 🙂
I always thought it would be cool to put/build a CVT to lower engine cruising speed.
Reliability would be an issue.
Can this engine be used as a substitute for a Lycoming IO-360 in an experimental helicopter? I'm thinking about building a Safari helicopter in the future.
Should introduce the doggies ❤😂
How much does a 195 turbo weigh and how would that work on that kit fox or seven series on center of gravity because that’s my dream to mix those two together
Longer tail even if I have to specially order I think I want to make a little longer tail
Hey Ray, the 195T weighs 260 lbs, installed usually a bit under your standard Lyco/Continental within the same HP range. However, we have our Viking 130 on the Kitfox 7 - I don't believe this engine would be the best option, rather the 130/150 with a variable pitch prop.
@@eggenfellner if top speed or shorter take off are the goals, would a Viking 195 turbo not be more ideal? Are there any downsides to the more powerful Viking engine on a Kitfox 7 compared to the smaller Viking engines or the Rotax 916?
How this ECU deals with limp mode? Is the ECU reprogrammed to ignore car frame sensors?
Completely different harness and ECU built for aviation, no limp mode
How much engine bro ?
Thanks for informing. Qty 1: Why not used a Diesel Honda Engine? Qty 2: Is there a Viking for Sling TSI?
We deal with large mass production, diesel's also tend to be heavy. The closest you are going to get to a diesel is direct injection, then you are still light, mass produced and easy to maintain. We have not done a Sling as of yet, it could be done, someone would just need to do it :)
@@eggenfellner thank you very much for answering, have a nice day!
Use a wireless microphone sound lot better clip on the shirt. I'm surprised don't use an electronic throttle like cars use.