Simonini Mini 3 – Compact Power, Ultralight Performance

Sale Price: $3,699.99 Original Price: $4,299.99

The Simonini Mini 3 packs serious performance into a compact, air-cooled, single‑cylinder two‑stroke design. Engineered for ultralights, trikes, paramotors, and microlight aircraft, the Mini 3 delivers high thrust, low weight, and smooth dependability—perfect for solo or tandem adventures.

Key Features

  • Air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine

  • Electronic ignition with reliable spark performance

  • Poly‑V belt reduction drive with selectable ratios (2.49:1, 2.57:1, 2.76:1)

  • Lightweight and compact—great for tight installations

  • Reed valve intake with Bing 36 mm or Dell’Orto carburetor

  • Electric starter included for easy starts

  • Built rugged for reliability and ease of maintenance

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The Simonini Mini 3 packs serious performance into a compact, air-cooled, single‑cylinder two‑stroke design. Engineered for ultralights, trikes, paramotors, and microlight aircraft, the Mini 3 delivers high thrust, low weight, and smooth dependability—perfect for solo or tandem adventures.

Key Features

  • Air-cooled single-cylinder two-stroke engine

  • Electronic ignition with reliable spark performance

  • Poly‑V belt reduction drive with selectable ratios (2.49:1, 2.57:1, 2.76:1)

  • Lightweight and compact—great for tight installations

  • Reed valve intake with Bing 36 mm or Dell’Orto carburetor

  • Electric starter included for easy starts

  • Built rugged for reliability and ease of maintenance

Horsepower36 HP @ 7,000 RPM
Displacement270 cc (~16.5 cu in)
Ready-to-Fly Weight48.5 lb (22 kg)
Compression Ratio~10.1 : 1
Fuel Consumption~0.84 gal/hr (3.2 L/hr) @ 5,400 RPM
Static ThrustOver 220 lb (100 kg)
Drive Ratios2.49:1, 2.57:1, 2.76:1
Cooling SystemAir-cooled
StarterElectric
Fuel TypeUnleaded or AVGAS mixed with 2–3% synthetic 2‑stroke oil

Why the Mini 3 Stands Out

  • Compact yet powerful: 36 HP in a <50 lb package

  • Excellent thrust output: Suitable for solo or tandem microlight setups

  • Air-cooled simplicity: Lightweight, low maintenance, perfect for flexible installations

  • Flexible powertrain: Choose reduction ratio based on prop and flight profile

  • Proven reliability: Built with durable components and proven engineering

What’s Included

  • Complete Mini 3 engine assembly

  • Reduction drive pulley system

  • Reed valve intake with air filter

  • Carburetor (Bing or Dell’Orto as configured)

  • Electric starter and associated wiring

  • Exhaust system and mounting bracketry

  • All necessary hardware for flight-ready installation

Ideal For

  • Solo or tandem paramotors

  • Single‑seat ultralight trikes

  • Motor-gliders or lightweight fixed-wing aircraft

  • Pilots needing lightweight, strong-thrust performance in compact form