Cubic Centimeters is a measurement of engine displacement. CC is the same total figure expressed for radio-controlled airplanes, whereas full-scale aircraft quote their displacement in cubic inches. Lycoming 360 engine has 360 cubic inch displacement, Lycoming O-320 family has 320 cubic in displacement, and Lycoming O-540 family has 541.5 cubic in displacement. The Rotax 912 family has 74 cubic in displacement.
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What is CC in a plane engine?
CC is a measurement of an engine's total displacement. For small radio controlled airplanes measurement is expressed in cubic centimeters (CC).
How many CC are in a plane engine?
The CC in a plane engine varies with type. Some examples of engines and their CCs are given in the table below.
| Engine | Displacement (CC) |
|---|---|
| Maverick Aviation 45 hp | 1200cc |
| Maverick Aviation 50 hp | 1600cc |
| Maverick Aviation 76 hp | 2180cc |
| Maverick Aviation 85 hp | 2400cc |
