BMW 116

The BMW 116 was a piston aircraft engine developed by BMW in the 1930s. Development work stopped in 1937. The BMW 116 engine was initially known as the BMW XII.

Not to be confused with BMW 1 Series.

Specifications (BMW 116)

General characteristics

  • Type: V-12
  • Bore: 130 mm (5.12 in)
  • Stroke: 130 mm (5.12 in)
  • Displacement: 20.7 L
  • Length: 1,637 mm (64.4 in)
  • Width: 740 mm (29.1 in)
  • Height: 915 mm (36.02 in)
  • Dry weight: 470 kg (1,040 lb)

Components

  • Supercharger: radial supercharger
  • Fuel system: carburettor
  • Cooling system: Liquid cooled

Performance

See also

Comparable engines

Related lists

References
    • Fred Jakobs, Robert Kröschel and Christian Pierer. "BMW aero engines". BMW Group Classic, 2009 ISBN 978-3-86852-214-3
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