The Continental R-670 (factory designation W-670) was a seven cylinder 4-cycle radial aircraft engine produced by Continental displacing 668 cubic inches and a dry weight of 465 lb (211 kg). Horsepower varied from 210 to 240 at 2200 rpm. This engine was used on many airplanes in the 1930s and 1940s. The R-670 was widely used in the PT-17 Stearman primary training aircraft of the U.S. military.[1]
In addition to being used in aircraft, the R-670 was used in a number of light armored vehicles of World War II.
[edit] Applications
[edit] Specifications (R-670-K)
Data from Jane's[2]
General characteristics
- Type: Seven cylinder air-cooled radial
- Bore: 5 1⁄8 in (130.2mm)
- Stroke: 4 5⁄8 in (117.5mm)
- Displacement: 668 cu in (10.94 L)
- Length: 31.2 in (792mm)
- Diameter: 42.50 in (1,079.5mm)
- Dry weight: 460 lbs (209 kg)
Components
- Valvetrain: 1 inlet and 1 exhaust valve per cylinder
- Fuel system: 1 Stromberg Carburetor
- Fuel type: 65 octane
- Cooling system: air
Performance
[edit] See also
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
[edit] References
- ^ Gunston 1989, p.42.
- ^ Jane's 1998, p.304
[edit] Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
- Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II. London. Studio Editions Ltd, 1998. ISBN 0-517-67964-7
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