Wankel engine

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Short history

The engine was invented by German engineer Felix Wankel. Wankel rotary engines have been installed in a variety of vehicles and devices including automobiles, motorcycles, racers, aircraft, go-karts , jet skis, snowmobiles ,chain saws, and auxiliary power units.
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Mazda RX-8

The greatest exponent of the Wankel engine has been the Japanese company Mazda.

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Working-Otto cycle 1-Suction stroke

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Compression stroke

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Ignition

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Power stroke

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Exhaust

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Applications

Mazda 787B
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Norton Interpol 2 prototype

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Diamond DA20

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Sikorsky Cypher- UAV

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Aeroplane with twinrotor Wankel engine

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