the RV-10 Pfeil

[PabloSniper]

When passion meets engineering : the RV-10 Pfeil — a twin-engine push-pull inspired by the legendary Dornier Do 335. Powered by two Rotax 916 engines , lighter than a single IO-540, it delivers greater safety and efficiency. A short and lightweight driveshaft ensures minimal vibration in the rear engine . The smaller rear propeller prevents tail strikes, while the cross-shaped rudder guarantees safe ground clearance . This is more than an aircraft — it’s the safest four-seater in the world.
AI-generated concept — no commercial intent. Just pure creativity to inspire others."




I almost forgot to mention that two Rotax 916s, besides being lighter, are more powerful than the IO-540 used in the RV-10.
I honestly think it would have the potential to be the safest 4-seater in the world.

 

[Orionblamblam]

I honestly think it would have the potential to be the safest 4-seater in the world.

Why?

 

[PabloSniper]

Why?

Due to the redundancy of engines, the lower price of two Rotax, the lower weight of the two Rotax, and the fact that the Rotax 916 is turbocharged, it maintains its power at higher altitudes than the IO-540.
I think these would already be good arguments.

 

[Orionblamblam]

Due to the redundancy of engines, the lower price of two Rotax, the lower weight of the two Rotax, and the fact that the Rotax 916 is turbocharged, it maintains its power at higher altitudes than the IO-540.
I think these would already be good arguments.

That's nice, but how well is it designed? How well built is it? How good are the materials? Does it have any flying quirks that make piloting it a nightmare?

 

[PabloSniper]

That's nice, but how well is it designed? How well built is it? How good are the materials? Does it have any flying quirks that make piloting it a nightmare?

I can't say for sure because it's just an idea, a concept.
But I think that this concept in the right hands could bring great benefits to general aviation.
We'll have a twin-engine aircraft for the price of an RV-10, that sounds interesting to me.
I confess that I am in love with the RV-10, it is a wonderful plane, docile and easy to fly and fast.
If a good CG balance is achieved, it can maintain the same good characteristics.


One more information.
The RV-10 and the Tecnam P2006T have the same maximum takeoff weight.
And the Tecnam can fly with just a 100hp Rotax 912.
It is aerodynamically dirtier than an RV-10 Push-Pull.
So I believe we will have a great chance of having a great airplane.
And the RV-10 Pfeil still wouldn't have to do all the work of trimming the rudder that would be needed in a conventional twin-engine aircraft like the Tecnam when it loses one of its engines, since the engine is in the center of the plane's axis.




If we already had an RV-6 with two Corvair automotive engines.
Maybe one day we will have someone to do a Push-Pull RV-10 Rotax