Shoda-Hikoki Shoda-Ken No. 1, Inverted V-12 Engine
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Type: Reciprocating, Inverted V-12, 12 cylinders, Air-cooled, Fluid-coupled supercharger; Fuel injection Power rating: 895 kW (1,200 hp) at 3,200 rpm Displacement: 24 L (1,464 cu in) Bore and Stroke: 120 mm (4.72 in) x 177 mm (6.97 in) Weight: 650 kg (1,433 lb) Dual, fluid-coupled supercharger; fuel injection; missing spark plugs, exhaust manifold, data plate; on stand. Manufactured circa 1945
Created by
Dane A. Penland
Date Created
06/26/2014
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, , NASM Acc. 2012-0026
Keywords
Aviation; Engines; Piston; Propulsion; World War II
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