WAM Technology - No Avgas required !

The new WAM engine concept allows the use of diesel and jet fuels.   This new technology brings numerous benefits but weighs no more than traditional Avgas burning engines. The innovative packaging allows easy installation on traditional and new generation aircraft.

Wilksch Airmotive's design team has combined new technologies and packaging with a 2-stroke "diesel" (C.I.) operating cycle.   Because the concept uses a robust four stroke style multi-valve cylinder head, valve timing can be optimized allowing a turbocharger to provide scavenging and boost over the whole power  range.  Use of the 2-stroke cycle allows high power outputs to be achieved without the need for a reduction drive.   The technology has little in common with conventional 2-stroke engines, no roller bearings and no crank-case compression or oil-fuel mixing.  WAM engines achieve a power/weight that matches or betters traditional Avgas burning 4-stroke engines. 

An innovative approach to packaging has avoided the usual complications involved with liquid cooling.   The WAM "power pack" is easier to install than a conventional air cooled engine.

The first engine to be produced will be the "WAM-120" three cylinder engine producing 120HP.  Four and five cylinder engines will follow allowing rated outputs up to 200HP.

Nine patents have now been granted covering specific WAM innovations.
More patents have been applied for.