Walter Pollux
The Walter Pollux was a Czechoslovakian nine-cylinder, air-cooled, radial engine for powering light aircraft that first ran in 1936. The engine produced 335 kW (450 hp) at 1,800 rpm.[1]
The first known use was on the Fieseler F 2 Tiger in 1934.[2]
Variants
- Pollux II
- Direct drive engine
- Pollux II-R
- Geared engine, reduction ratio 0.666:1
Applications
Engines on display
A preserved example of the Walter Pollux engine is on display at the following museum:
Specifications (Pollux IIR)
Data from Flight[3]
General characteristics
- Type: 9-cylinder radial piston engine
- Bore: 135 mm (5.3 in)
- Stroke: 170 mm (6.7 in)
- Dry weight: 340.6 kg (751 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain: One intake and one exhaust valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: Carburettor
- Fuel type: Petrol
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
See also
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
References
Notes
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
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