Lycoming R-680

R-680
Lycoming R-680
Type Piston aero-engine
Manufacturer Lycoming Engines
First run 1929

The Lycoming R-680 is a nine-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, the first aero engine produced by Lycoming. The engine was produced in two types, the E and B series; both are essentially the same. The B4E was available in a trainer version with a front exhaust collector "ring" for use without cylinder air baffles.

Variants

R-680B4E
Rated at 225 hp (168 kW) at 2100 rpm.[1]
R-680BA
Rated at 240 hp (180 kW)
R-680E3A
Rated at 285 hp (213 kW) at 2200 rpm.[1]
R-680-6
Rated at 245 hp (183 kW)
R-680-13
Rated at 300 hp (220 kW) at 2200 rpm.[1]

Applications

Specifications (R-680-E3A)

Data from Jane's.[1]

General characteristics

Components

Performance

See also

Comparable engines
Related lists

References

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bridgman 1988

Bibliography

  • Bridgman, Leonard (1988). Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II. New York: Crescent Books. ISBN 0-517-67964-7. 
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