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Mikulin AM-42

The Mikulin AM-42 was a 1940s Soviet aircraft piston engine designed by Alexander Mikulin. Representing a high-output version of the AM-38F, the AM-42 was used in the Ilyushin Il-1 fighter, and the Il-8 and Il-10 ground attack aircraft.

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Specifications (AM-42)

Data from Kotelnikov.

General characteristics

  • Type: 12-cylinder 60° V aircraft piston engine
  • Bore: 160 mm (6.30 in)
  • Stroke: 190 mm (7.48 in)
  • Displacement: 46.66 L (2,847 in³)
  • Dry weight: 996 kg (2,195 lb)

    • Components

  • Cooling system: Liquid-cooled

    • Performance

  • Power output: 1,490 kW (2,000 hp) at 2,500 rpm
  • Specific power: 31.9 kW/L (0.70 hp/in³)
  • Compression ratio: 5.5:1
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 1.50 kW/kg (0.91 hp/lb)

    • References

    Mikulin AM-42 Wikipedia
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