The Continental 750-Horsepower Aircooled Diesel Engine Continental Aviation and Engineering Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Haas, Herbert H., author.

Conference Name:

SAE Annual Meeting

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1957

Summary:

A750-HP aircooled diesel engine has been successfully developed with the primary purpose of reducing the fuel consumption of gasoline-engined-powered combat vehicles by approximately 40%. The new powerplant is characterized by low fuel consumption, light weight, and high compactness.The basic features of the engine are: 5.75-in. bore 5.75-in. stroke, 1790-cu inches displacement, compression ignition, 4-stroke cycle, direct-injection system, 90-deg Vee, 12-cyl, aircooled, exhaust turbocharged. Rated output is 750 hp at 2400 rpm with a potential output increase up to 850 hp.Engine oil coolers transmission oil coolers, and cooling fans are mounted on the engine and form an integrally cooled powerplant

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Publisher Number:

570053

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