Hercules engine

Engine Hercules a 1942 model - an American air -cooled air -cooled Air Aviation Air type developed by the company Hercules Motors Corporation. It was a popular series of engines, used mainly in military aircraft of the Second World War.

Main technical characteristics:

• Type: Radial four -cereal piston engine of air cooling
• The number of cylinders: Usually 7–9 cylinders
• Working volume: about 8 liters (the exact value depended on the specific modification)
• Power: approximately 450-550 hp, maximum power was achieved at height
• The degree of compression: OK. 6.7: 1
• Fuel: GAZ with high octane number
• Cooling: Air
• Weight: about 300 kg
• Application: Used on various light fighters, training aircraft and allies bombers during World War II

This power plant was distinguished by simplicity of design, reliability and efficiency, due to which it deserved popularity among the pilots and aircraft builders of those times.

• State: Used

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