Superior's Gemini Diesel Coming to Legend Cub

Superior’s Gemini Diesel Coming to Legend Cub

Stephen Pope

Monday, July 20, 2015 at 09:41 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

American Legend Aircraft will offer Superior Air Parts' 100 hp Gemini diesel engine as a factory option for its Legend Cub.
The jet-A-burning engine addresses customer demand from international markets where avgas is scarce, while also offering improved fuel efficiency and greener operations.
Expected to deliver performance comparable to the current O-200 gasoline engine, the Gemini engine is anticipated to receive ASTM approval next year for light sport and experimental aircraft.

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A modern, jet-A-burning diesel engine is coming to the Piper J-3-inspired Legend Cub after American Legend Aircraft signed on as the launch partner for the 100 horsepower Gemini powerplant introduced by Superior Air Parts earlier this year at Sun ‘n Fun.

The unusual 3-cylinder Gemini engine will be offered as a factory option in the Legend Cub, which is available today with the 100 hp Continental O-200 gasoline piston engine.