Alfa Romeo D2

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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]

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D2C supercharged derivative

Applications

Specifications (D2 C.30)

Data from Jane's.[2]

General characteristics

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

See also

Related lists

References

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