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BMW 116

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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

See also

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Comparable engines

Related lists

References

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  • Fred Jakobs, Robert Kröschel and Christian Pierer. "BMW aero engines". BMW Group Classic, 2009 ISBN 978-3-86852-214-3