The Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan is a German aircraft engine, produced by Michael Platzer of Guxhagen for use in ultralight aircraft.^[1]

Design and development

The engine is a four-cylinder four-stroke, in-line, 1,235 cc (75.4 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, automotive conversion gasoline engine design. It has a poly V belt reduction drive with a reduction ratio of 2.6:1. It employs a magneto ignition system and produces 33 hp (25 kW) at 5600 rpm. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.3:1.^[1]

Specifications (Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan)

Data from Tacke^[1]

General characteristics

• Type: Four cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine
• Bore: 71 mm (2.8 in)
• Stroke: 78 mm (3.1 in)
• Displacement: 1,235 cc (75.4 cu in)
• Length: 650 mm (25.6 in)
• Width: 550 mm (21.7 in)
• Height: 400 mm (15.7 in)
• Dry weight: 54 kg (119.0 lb)

Components

• Fuel type: gasoline
• Cooling system: liquid
• Reduction gear: poly V belt

Performance

• Power output: 33 hp (25 kW)