Daimler-Benz DB 601
The Daimler-Benz DB 601 was a German Aircraft engine built during World War II. It was a liquid-cooled inverted V12, and powered the Messerschmitt Bf 109, among others.
Common data :
- 12-cylinder inverted Vee, water cooling
- pressurized water cooling (DB601E/F/G only)
- 33.9 litre, two spark plugs per cylinder, 4-valve,
- Direct fuel injection, single stage supercharger
Known models
- DB601A-1
- Up to 1,100 PS (810 kW) at sea-level at 2,400 rpm, up to 1,020 PS (750 kW) at 2,400 rpm and 4.5 km altitude, B4 fuel
- DB601Aa
- Up to 1,175 PS (860 kW) at sea-level at 2,500 rpm, up to 1,100 PS (810 kW) at 2,400 rpm and 3.7 km altitude, B4 fuel
- DB601B-1/Ba
- Same as DB601A-1/Aa for use in Me 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)
- DB601N
- Up to 1,175 PS (860 kW) at sea-level and at 4.9 km altitude with 2,600 rpm, C3 fuel
- Up to 1,270 PS (930 kW) at 2.1 km altitude with 2,600 rpm
- DB601P
- Same as DB601N for use in Me 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)
- DB601E
- Up to 1,350 PS (990 kW) at sea-level with 2,700 rpm, up to 1,320 PS (970 kW) with 2.700 rpm at 4.8 km altitude, B4 fuel
- Up to 1,450 PS (1070 kW) at 2.1 km altitude with 2,700 rpm
- DB601F/G
- DB606
- Two DB601F or G coupled to work on a single propeller shaft for use in early Heinkel He 177 - 2,700 hp (2,000 kW) at sea level
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