Aug 2026· Combustion Engines· Vol 207, pp. 180-193· 0 citations· 62 references
Abstract
Internal combustion engines constitute one of the two fundamental propulsion categories used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This article analyzes the occurrence and application of individual types of internal combustion engines across unmanned platforms, with particular emphasis on their influence on aircraft performance and mission profiles. The advantages and limitations of specific propulsion system configurations are identified in the context of unmanned aviation, including factors such as energy efficiency, mass, structural complexity, endurance, and acoustic and thermal signatures. In addition, representative UAVs employing different types of internal combustion engines are presented, illustrating the practical implications of propulsion system selection in real-world operational applications.
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Fixed-wing surveillance aircraft built around electric or small internal-combustion propulsion offer good endurance but are speed-limited, which restricts their ability to reposition rapidly over long standoff distances or evade emerging threats. This paper presents the design, integration methodology, and performance...
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