Principal Dimensions, Engine and Propeller

The Warrior II's basic numbers: how big the airplane is, and what engine and propeller turn it.

At a glance

• Wing span35 ft
• Overall length23 ft 9.6 in
• Height7 ft 3.6 in
• Wheel track10 ft
• Rated horsepower160
• Rated speed2700 rpm
• Propeller diameter, maximum74 in
• Propeller diameter, minimum72 in

Dimensions

The three-view drawing gives the span, the length, the height and the distance between the main wheels.

Figure: Principal dimensions (redrawn).

Engine

The airplane has one engine, a Lycoming O-320-D2A or O-320-D3G. It is a four cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air cooled engine rated at 160 horsepower at 2700 rpm.

Engine data

• Bore: 5.125 in

• Stroke: 3.875 in

• Displacement: 319.8 cubic inches

• Compression ratio: 8.5:1

Propeller

One Sensenich propeller is fitted, model 74DM6-0-60 or 74DM6-0-58. It has two blades and a fixed pitch. Its diameter may be no more than 74 inches and no less than 72 inches.

Check yourself

• What are the wing span and the overall length?

• Which two engine models may be installed, and what is the rated horsepower and speed?

• Describe the engine type in four terms.

• What are the maximum and minimum propeller diameters?

Study aid — always fly your aircraft's current AFM/POH.