Junkers L55
The Junkers L55 was Junkers' first V-12 engine, appearing in 1927 and based on a pair of six-cylinder L5s. In 1928 a supercharger was added. It was used in one or two Junkers aircraft in their early development but was replaced by the geared L88 geared V-12 of 1929.
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Junkers L55
The Junkers L55 was Junkers' first V-12 engine, appearing in 1927 and based on a pair of six-cylinder L5s. In 1928 a supercharger was added. It was used in one or two Junkers aircraft in their early development but was replaced by the geared L88 geared V-12 of 1929.
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The Junkers L55 was Junkers' f ...... eared L88 geared V-12 of 1929.
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developed from
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first run
fuelcon
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lists
* List of aircraft engines
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national origin
oilsystem
power
cruise 665 hp at 1,700 rpm, take-off 690 hp
reduction gear
none; direct drive
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stroke
supercharger
added to rear of engine in 1928
type
V-12 aircraft engine
upright V-12 water-cooled 4-stroke piston engine
valvetrain
two inlet and two exhaust valves per cylinder, one overhead camshaft on each bank
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The Junkers L55 was Junkers' f ...... eared L88 geared V-12 of 1929.
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Junkers L55
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