BMW 116
The BMW 116 was a piston aircraft engine developed by BMW in the 1930s. Development work stopped in 1937. The BMW 116 engine was initially known as the BMW XII.
Specifications (BMW 116)
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General characteristics
- Type: V-12
- Bore: 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Stroke: 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Displacement: 20.7 L
- Length: 1,637 mm (64.4 in)
- Width: 740 mm (29.1 in)
- Height: 915 mm (36.02 in)
- Dry weight: 470 kg (1,040 lb)
Components
- Supercharger: radial supercharger
- Fuel system: carburettor
- Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Performance
- Power output: 620 hp (460 kW)
- Compression ratio: 6.5:1
See also
[edit]Comparable engines
Related lists
References
[edit]- Fred Jakobs, Robert Kröschel and Christian Pierer. "BMW aero engines". BMW Group Classic, 2009 ISBN 978-3-86852-214-3