Continental O-170
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The Continental O-170 engine was made by Continental Motors in the 1940s. The flat-4 was capable of producing 65-hp (48-kW). It became a powerplant for small planes serving both civilian and military roles.
[edit] Specifications (O-170-3 or A-65-8)
General characteristics
- Type: 4-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed aircraft piston engine
- Bore: 3.875 in (98 mm)
- Stroke: 3.625 in (92 mm)
- Displacement: 171 in³ (2.8 L)
- Length: 31 in (787 mm)
- Width: 31.5 in (800 mm)
- Height: 29 5/16 in (745 mm)
- Dry weight: 170 lb (77 kg)
Components
- Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder, pushrod-actuated.
- Fuel system: Updraft carburetor
- Fuel type: 73 octane avgas
- Oil system: Wet sump
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 65 hp (48 kW) at 2,300 rpm
- Specific power: 0.38 hp/in³ (17.1 kW/L)
- Compression ratio: 6.3:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.38 hp/lb (0.62 kW/kg)
[edit] Reference
- Donald, David (1995). American Warplanes of World War II. New York: Barnes & Noble Books. ISBN 0-7607-2274-9.
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