Wright R-2600
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The Wright R-2600 Cyclone 14 (also called Twin Cyclone) was an American radial engine developed by Curtiss-Wright and widely used in the 1930s and 1940s aircraft.
History
In 1935, Curtiss-Wright began work on a more powerful version of their successful R-1820 Cyclone 9. The result was R-2600 with 14 cylinders arranged in two rows. The engine was used to power several key World War II aircraft including the A-20 Havoc, B-25 Mitchell, and TBF Avenger bombers, and the PBM Mariner flying boat.Over 50,000 R-2600s were built.
Variants
- R-2600-3 - 1,600 hp (1,194 kW)
- R-2600-12 - 1,700 hp (1,268 kW)
- R-2600-13 - 1,700 hp (1,268 kW)
- R-2600-20 - 1,900 hp (1,420 kW)
- R-2600-29 - 1,850 hp (1,380 kW)
Specifications (GR-2600-C14)
References
- Bridgman, L, (ed.) (1998) Jane's fighting aircraft of World War II. Crescent. ISBN 0517679647
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