BRP-Rotax launches 160 hp Rotax 916 iS/c propulsion system
BRP-Rotax launched the 160 hp Rotax 916 iS/c aircraft propulsion system at SUN 'n FUN, where it made its public aircraft debut in a CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL prototype.
Evidence notes
- BRP-Rotax launched the 916 iS/c at SUN 'n FUN in Lakeland, Florida, on March 28, 2023.
- The 85.8 kg propulsion system delivered 160 hp and offered a 24-volt option for additional aircraft equipment.
- The engine debuted in a CubCrafters Carbon Cub UL prototype and entered worldwide availability through the authorised BRP-Rotax dealer network.
Company context
BRP-Rotax develops aircraft and powersports engines, including propulsion systems used across light aviation and unmanned aircraft applications. Its products sit in the engine and propulsion layer rather than the autonomous vehicle layer.