Largest, most powerful engine in the world!!!
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Largest, most powerful engine in the world!!!
http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/
Notice the ladders INSIDE the oil pan?!
Some facts on the 14 cylinder version:
Total engine weight: 2300 tons (The crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.)
Length: 89 feet
Height: 44 feet
Maximum power: 108,920 hp at 102 rpm
Maximum torque: 5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm
Pic below is the 10 cylinder block.
Total engine weight: 2300 tons (The crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons.)
Length: 89 feet
Height: 44 feet
Maximum power: 108,920 hp at 102 rpm
Maximum torque: 5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm
Pic below is the 10 cylinder block.
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From: Las Cruces, NM
Originally Posted by The neat little linky
Even at it'* most efficient power setting, the big 14 consumes 1,660 gallons of heavy fuel oil per hour.
