Daimler-Benz DB 605 Inverted V-12 Engine
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
- Physical Description
- Type: Reciprocating, inverted V, 12 cylinders, liquid-cooled, geared drive
- Power rating: 1,100 kW (1,475 hp) at 2,800 rpm
- Displacement: 35.7 L (2,179 cu in.)
- Bore and Stroke: 154 mm (6.1 in.) x 160 mm (6.3 in.)
- Weight: 745 kg (1,642 lb)
- Summary
- Developed from the DB-600 engine first produced in November 1937, the DB-600 series was used primarily in Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Bf 110 fighters. In 1939, a Messerschmitt 209V1, using a DB-605ARJ engine, set a world's record of 755 km/hr (469.22 mph) which was not broken by a propeller driven aircraft until 1969.
- Inverted mounting provided better visibility, lower center of gravity, and improved maintenance access. In the Bf 109, a cannon was mounted between the engine banks and fired through a propeller hub. The DB-601A in the Bf 109E, used fuel injection instead of a carburetor, a great asset in combat since the engine did not cut out under negative g forces. This engine was also used in some Heinkel 111s and license-built versions in the Macchi MC.202 Folgore and several Japanese aircraft.
- Of the 74,896 DB 600 series engines, 42,405 DB 605 engines were produced, more than any other model.
- Credit Line
- Transferred from the U.S. Air Force Museum.
- 1943
- Inventory Number
- A19670086000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- PROPULSION-Reciprocating & Rotary
- Materials
- Metal
- Dimensions
- Overall: 3 ft. 3 13/16 in. × 2 ft. 4 5/16 in. × 5 ft. 8 1/2 in., 1642lb. (101.1 × 71.9 × 174cm, 744.8kg)
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19670086000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97e4374b6-aac0-4d1e-87f0-352b071ccc6b
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