Argus As 10

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Argus As 10 C, partially sectioned, showing some inner parts
Argus As 10 C, partially sectioned, showing some inner parts
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch and an Argus As 10 C side by side
Fieseler Fi 156 Storch and an Argus As 10 C side by side
Argus As 10 C
Argus As 10 C

The Argus As 10 was a German-designed and built "low power" aircraft engine, used mainly in training aircraft like Arado Ar 66 and Focke-Wulf Fw 56 Stösser and small low range reconnaissance & communications aircraft like Fieseler Fi 156 Storch during and shortly after WWII.

It was first built in 1928.

It was later re-developed and renamed as Argus As 401.

[edit] Specifications (Argus As 10 C)

General characteristics

  • Type: 8-cylinder, air-cooled, 90º inverted Vee piston aircraft engine
  • Bore: 120 mm (4.72 in)
  • Stroke: 140 mm (5.5 in)
  • Displacement: 12.667 l (773 in³)
  • Dry weight: 213 kg (470 lb)

Components

  • Valvetrain: Two valves per cylinder.
  • Fuel system: Two Sun carburetors adapted for aerobatics
  • Cooling system: Air

Performance

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Original pictures and data of this article were taken from "Museo del Aire", Cuatro Vientos, Madrid, Spain

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