Alfa Romeo D2
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The Alfa Romeo D2 was a nine-cylinder radial engine for aircraft use produced in Italy. It was typically rated between 240 and 270 hp. The engine was designed by Vittorio Jano, 600 units were produced between 1931 and 1934.[1] This engine was also the first purpose-built aircraft engine produced by Alfa Romeo, previous Alfa engines used in aircraft were derived from engines used in cars. A supercharged derivative was produced as the D2 C.30.[2]
Applications
Specifications (D2 C.30)
Data from Jane's.[2]
General characteristics
- Type: Nine-cylinder radial engine
- Bore: Template:Cvt
- Stroke: Template:Cvt
- Displacement: Template:Cvt
- Dry weight: Template:Cvt
Components
- Valvetrain: dual cam ring driving 2 overhead valves per cylinder via push-rods and rockers
- Supercharger: 2.5:1
- Fuel system: Memini carburettor with automatic servo-boost control
- Oil system: dual gear pumps
- 2x Marelli MF.9 magnetos
Performance
- Power output: normal Template:Cvt at 2,000 rpm at Template:Cvt; maximum Template:Cvt at 2,200 rpm at Template:Cvt
- Compression ratio: 5:1
See also
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