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Wright Cyclone 14 R-2600-23

Country:USA
Type:radial engine
Year:1942

The Cyclone engine was produced in long production runs by the Wright Aeronautical Corporation. Equipped with a two-speed single-stage supercharger with a hydraulic clutch. It was used on the Douglas A‑20 Havoc (Douglas Boston) light bombers.

The Cyclone engine was produced in long production runs by the Wright Aeronautical Corporation. Equipped with a two-speed single-stage supercharger with a hydraulic clutch. It was used on the Douglas A‑20 Havoc (Douglas Boston) light bombers.

Technical data:

Configuration14-cylinder twin-row radial
Coolingair
Displacement42.7 l
Weight880 kg
Maximum power1600 hp at 2600 rpm
Rated power1440 hp at 2400 rpm