title: Platzer MA 12 P/Nissan
text: # 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)
  