Ronald Valentine Engines
The finest miniature engines in the world
1959 Taifun Hobby Mk II
Technical Data:
Bore 10.4 mm
Stroke 11.5 mm
Total combustion 0.98 cc
Rpm 11,500 rpm
Power 0.1 Hp
Weight 90 gram
Intake Front
The Taifun Hobby Mk II was more looks than power. Distributer Graupner always wanted new and better. This innovation went in the wrong direction.
Hans Hoernlein manufactured 2 different versions of this engine. The Hobby III had a different intake.

