Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan
# Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan

The Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan is a German aircraft engine, produced by Michael Platzer of Guxhagen for use in ultralight aircraft.

## Design and development

The engine is a four-cylinder four-stroke, in-line, 1,235 cc (75.4 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, automotive conversion gasoline engine design. It has a poly V belt reduction drive with a reduction ratio of 2.6:1. It employs a magneto ignition system and produces 33 hp (25 kW) at 5600 rpm. The engine has a compression ratio of 10.3:1.

## Specifications (Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan)

Data from Tacke

### General characteristics

* Type: Four cylinder, four stroke aircraft engine
* Bore: 71 mm (2.8 in)
* Stroke: 78 mm (3.1 in)
* Displacement: 1,235 cc (75.4 cu in)
* Length: 650 mm (25.6 in)
* Width: 550 mm (21.7 in)
* Height: 400 mm (15.7 in)
* Dry weight: 54 kg (119.0 lb)

### Components

* Fuel type: gasoline
* Cooling system: liquid
* Reduction gear: poly V belt

### Performance

* Power output: 33 hp (25 kW)
