RC Airplane Glow and Diesel Engines

RC Airplane Glow and Diesel Engines

Internal combustion power remains a popular way to fly larger model airplanes, and this category collects glow and diesel engines for RC aircraft. These engines burn a methanol or diesel fuel blend and turn a propeller directly, giving the sound and flight character that many modelers associate with the hobby.

Small Displacement Engines

Compact choices include the MP Jet .061 BB, offered in both glow and diesel versions, suited to small sport and vintage designs. Diesel versions run on a compression-ignition fuel and are known for strong low-speed pulling.

Sport Two-Strokes

Larger sport engines such as the Magnum XL-25A and XLS-15A two-strokes, along with Thunder Tiger GP-07 and GP-10 aircraft engines, cover trainer and sport airframes needing more power. Displacement, usually given in cubic inches, is the main guide to how much airplane an engine will pull, and most trainers list a recommended range on the plan. Two-stroke engines of this kind are valued for a strong power-to-weight ratio and straightforward field maintenance.

Match displacement to your airframe using the specifications listed below.