Mikulin AM-42
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The Mikulin AM-42 was a 1940s Soviet aircraft piston engine. Representing a high-output version of the AM-38F, AM-42 was used in the Ilyushin Il-1 fighter, and the Il-8 and Il-10 ground attack aircraft.
[edit] Specifications (AM-42)
General characteristics
- Type: 12-cylinder 60° Vee aircraft piston engine
- Bore:
- Stroke:
- Displacement: 46.66 L (2,847 in³)
- Dry weight: 996 kg (2,195 lb)
Components
- Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 1,490 kW (2,000 hp) at 2,500 rpm
- Specific power: 31.9 kW/L (0.70 hp/in³)
- Compression ratio: 5.5:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 1.50 kW/kg (0.91 hp/lb)
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