OverviewThe ARES 260-S is a paramotor engine designed for powered paragliding applications. Use only propellers approved and tested by SKYENGINES SRL to ensure correct engine operation and to preserve the warranty on engine components. Approved propellers are listed in the Accessories section.
Features- Two-cylinder, liquid-cooled design
- Displacement: 260 cc
- Maximum power: 42 hp
- Bore: 56 mm
- Stroke: 55 mm
- Mechanical reduction gear 1:3.8, oil lubricated
- Thrust: 130 kg with 3‑blade 145 cm E-Prop (bench tests, without frame, 22 °C, sea level)
- Thrust: 138 kg with 3‑blade 150 cm E-Prop at 11,500 rpm
- Carburettor: Mikuni 38 (float type)
- Clutch: dry centrifugal clutch
- Total weight with fluids: 22 kg
NotesThrust values were obtained from bench tests without frame and under the specified environmental conditions. Use only approved propellers to ensure reliability, optimized consumption and noise levels consistent with propeller diameter.
Technical specifications- Type: two-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine
- Displacement: 260 cc
- Maximum power: 42 hp
- Bore: 56 mm
- Stroke: 55 mm
- Reduction: mechanical 1:3.8, oil-lubricated
- Carburettor: Mikuni 38 (float type)
- Clutch: dry centrifugal clutch
- Thrust (test conditions): 130 kg with 3‑blade 145 cm E-Prop; 138 kg with 3‑blade 150 cm at 11,500 rpm
- Total weight with fluids: 22 kg