Daimler-Benz DB 601

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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.

Variants

DB601A-1

Up to 1,100 PS (809 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 (865 kW) at sea-level at 2,500 rpm, up to 1,100 PS (809 kW) at 2,400 rpm and 3.7 km altitude, B4 fuel

*DB601B-1/Ba

Same as DB601A-1/Aa for use in Messerschmitt Bf 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/engine ratio, 1:1.88 instead of 1:1.55)

DB601N

Up to 1,175 PS (864 kW) at sea-level and at 4.9 km altitude with 2,600 rpm, C3 fuel

Up to 1,270 PS (934 kW) at 2.1 km altitude with 2,600 rpm

*DB601P

Same as DB601N for use in Messerschmitt Bf 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/engine ratio, 1:1.88 instead of 1:1.55)

DB601E

Up to 1,350 PS (993 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 (1066 kW) at 2.1 km altitude with 2,700 rpm

*DB601F/G

Same as DB601E for use in Messerschmitt Bf 110, Messerschmitt Me 210 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/engine ratio,1:1.875 (601F), 1:2.06 (601G) instead of 1:1.685)

DB606

Two DB601F or G coupled to work on a single propeller shaft for use in early Heinkel He 177 - 2,700 PS (1,985 kW) at sea level

Specifications (DB 601Aa)

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