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Junkers L55 Hohenmotor

Country:Germany
Type:inline engine
Year:1927

An engine developed based on the 6-cylinder Junkers L5 engine. The design of the L55 utilized two cylinder blocks from the L5 engine. It was used to power the Junkers A.32 and Junkers G.38 aircraft.

Technical data:

Configuration12-cylinder V
Coolingwater
Displacement45.48 l
Weight585 kg
Maximum power690 hp
Rated power665 hp at 1700 rpm