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' new 100 hp Gemini jet-A diesel engine as a factory option for its Legend Cub, becoming the launch partner for the powerplant.
This diesel engine option is being introduced to meet international customer demand for jet-A fuel and to offer improved fuel efficiency and greener operations.
The 3-cylinder Gemini engine is expected to deliver performance comparable to the existing Continental O-200, burning less than 4 gallons per hour at cruise, thereby expanding the Legend Cub's reach to areas where 100LL avgas is expensive or difficult to find.

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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.