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Applications

• AEG C.VI
• AEG J.I
• AGO C.IV
• Albatros C.VII
• Albatros J.I
• Dobi-II
• Pfalz D.XII

• Chitty 2 racing car

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Specifications

General characteristics

• Type: 6-cylinder water-cooled inline aircraft piston engine
• Bore: 145 mm (5.7 in)
• Stroke: 190 mm (7.5 in)
• Displacement: 18.8 L (1,150 in³)
• Length: 1,990 mm (78 in)
• Width: 530 mm (20 in)
• Height: 1,150 mm (45 in)
• Dry weight: 370 kg (820 lb)

Components

• Cooling system: Water-cooled

Performance

• Power output: 170 kW (230 hp) at 1,400 rpm
• Specific power:
• Power-to-weight ratio:

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References

• Kroschel, Gunter and Helmust Stützer. (1977) Die deutschen Militarflugzeuge 1910-1918 Wilhelmshaven: Lohse-Eissing Mittler.
• wwwaviation.com