Pratt & Whitney R-2800-83W

the Pratt & Whitney R-2800-83W
The Double Wasp

Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company
Manufactured by:
Made the ks: 125 334 (all versions together
the Arrangement of the cylinders: Dvouhvězdicový osmnáctiválec with reducer
Cooling: Air
Bore of cylinder: 146 mm
Stroke: 152 mm
the Degree of compression:
Displacement volume: 45,957 dm3
the Preparation of the fuel mixture: carburetor Stromberg
Valves: OHV, one intake and one exhaust valve for each cylinder of the engine
Fuel: 100 / 130 octane
Supercharger: a two-stage centrifugal operating a mechanical compressor
Length: 2 068 mm
Diameter: 1 341 mm
Weight: 1 068 kg
Performance: 2 200 hp at 2 800 rpm at take-off
Note: Injection of water and alcohol


Sources:
http://collections.nasm.si.edu
http://en.wikipaedia.com
http://aviation-history.com
http://pw.utc.com
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