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Anyone out there know the approximate weight of an R-2800 QEC with all accessories.

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I’ll guess around 2,500 lbs, maybe a bit more.

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I estimated the R-2600 engine and storage can at 3500lbs if that helps

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Thx guys. Years ago an old army aircorp guy told me about one pound per cubic inch so I just wondered how valid that might be. Sounds pretty close

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So that makes me a 250 Cubic inch Pilot........... 8) 8) 8)

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