Ronald Valentine Engines
The finest miniature engines in the world
1954 Taifun Rasant Mk I
Technical Data:
Bore 14.0 mm
Stroke 16.0 mm
Rpm 12,000 rpm
Total combustion 2.46 cc
Weight 100 gram
Intake Front
The Taifun Rasant I was a very light weight and powerful engine in its time. Hans Hoernlein manufactured 4 different versions of this engine. They had different cylinder sleeves, crank cases and cylinder muff and spinners.


