Mikulin AM-39

The Mikulin AM-39 was a 1940s Soviet aircraft piston engine. Representing a high-output version of the AM-35A, AM-39 was used on the Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220 and Polikarpov ITP fighters, and the Tupolev SDB bomber.

AM-39
Type Liquid-cooled V-12 piston engine
Manufacturer Mikulin
First run 1942
Major applications Mikoyan-Gurevich I-220
Developed from Mikulin AM-35

Specifications (AM-39FN)

Data from Kotelnikov'.[1]

General characteristics

Components

  • Supercharger: Two-speed centrifugal type supercharger with aftercooler
  • Fuel system: Direct injection
  • Cooling system: Liquid-cooled

Performance

  • Power output: 1,588 kW (2,130 hp)
  • Specific power: 34 kW/L (0.75 hp/in³)
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See also

Related development

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References

Notes

  1. Kotelnikov 2005, p. 112.

Bibliography

  • Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
  • Kotelnikov, Vladimir. Russian Piston Aero Engines. Marlborough, Wiltshire. The Crowood Press Ltd. 2005. ISBN 1-86126-702-9.
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