hirth military engine technology

Hirth is located in Benningen, Germany which is just outside of Stuttgart. Hirth has been in business over 80 years producing reliable 2-strokes for sport aviation, ultra-light, hover craft, water pumps, and UAV applications. The experience Hirth has gained making reliable sport aviation engines has made them a key choice when customers are looking for either consumer off the shelf (COTS) or custom UAV engine solutions. Hirth currently supplies engines to several UAV customers and is expanding its personnel and facilities in Germany to support growth in development of UAV propulsion solutions. Some UAV customers that are using Hirth engines (in the public domain) are: Northrop Grumman BAT, Denel Seeker II, Rheinmetall KZO, EMT Luna, CybAero APID60, Robot Aviation Aerobot, IDS Hero VTOL, and Saab Skeldar. Hirth is a leader in development and production of reliable 2-stroke aircraft engines and utilizes advanced technology to meet the demanding requirements of UAV applications. These technologies include use of Orbital DI for heavy fuel operation, integration of lightweight/efficient starter/generators, advanced engine management systems, gear and belt drive reduction systems and advanced engine mount solutions. Hirth works closely with its supply base to be able to provide a complete turn-key propulsion module that includes engine mount, generator, and propeller. Advantages of Hirth’s 2-stroke aircraft engines are: ISO 9001 registered engineering/production facility. Broad 2-stroke application experience with air cooled and water cooled engines developed for air, land and sea applications. Nikasil cylinders, hyper eutectic pistons and chrom moly crankshafts for improved durability to achieve higher TBO’s. Sport aviation and defense unmanned aerial vehicle experience. COTS, modified COTS and clean sheet engine solution options. Located in the heart of Stuttgart so Hirth has access to high tech suppliers that support the German auto industry. Aircraft integration and fielded flight operation experience. EMT Luna has completed over 15,000 missions in Afghanistan and the Balkins. Other customers are also flying in various global environments leading to direct access to field feedback to optimize engine performance and reliability.