The (originally standing for "Luxury Sport" in internal GM coding) revolutionized the automotive world upon its 1997 debut. Its popularity for aircraft conversions stems from several unique mechanical advantages:
This high-performance engine powers the Dassault Rafale fighter jet. ls aero engines
A brand new, certified Lycoming IO-540 costs between $50,000 and $80,000. A salvage yard LS (5.3L or 6.0L) costs $300 to $1,200. Even after spending $20,000 on aviation-specific modifications (fuel injection, ignition, reduction drives, cooling), the builder is still ahead of certified prices. For the experimental market, where cost efficiency is king, the LS is a democratic powerhouse. The (originally standing for "Luxury Sport" in internal
Safran is a major partner on the world’s largest jet engine for the Boeing 777X. certified Lycoming IO-540 costs between $50