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The engine was the italian produced under license Alfa Romeo RA1000 RC44 Ia.
Alternatively the DB601Aa was used.
Performance between the two engines was theoretically the same.
The engine was a 12 cylinders gasoline direct injection unit with compressor.
It was water cooled.
Also the engine Alfa Romeo RA1000 RC41 Ia was the same as Alfa Romeo RC41 Ia. The different naming was due to the points meant in the performance chart, continuative power or max power.
Technical features:
Alternatively the DB601Aa was used.
Performance between the two engines was theoretically the same.
The engine was a 12 cylinders gasoline direct injection unit with compressor.
It was water cooled.
Also the engine Alfa Romeo RA1000 RC41 Ia was the same as Alfa Romeo RC41 Ia. The different naming was due to the points meant in the performance chart, continuative power or max power.
Technical features:
Max power at altitude | 1000 HP @ 4500 m |
Power at 0 m, takeoff | 1175 HP |
| Cylinders layout | V12 |
| Displacement | 33292 cc |
| Bore | 150 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
Fuel supply system | Direct injection Iniex or Bosch |
Ignition system | Marelli or Bosch |
| Compressor | Centrifugal, 1 stage |
Injectors per cylinder | 1 |
Spark plugs per cylinder | 2 |
Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
Dry Weight | 630 kg |
Performance chart
Usage:
Altitude [m] | Max allowed time [minutes] | Intake pressure [kg/cm2] | Engine speed [rpm] | Power [HP] |
| 0 | 1 (for takeoff) | 1.45 | 2500 | 1175 |
| 0 | 5 | 1.35 | 2400 | 1045 |
| 0 | 30 | 1.27 | 2300 | 950 |
| 0 | continuous | 1.23 | 2200 | 880 |
| 3700 | 5 | 1.35 | 2400 | 1100 |
| 4100 | 30 | 1.27 | 2400 | 1050 |
| 4500 | continuous | 1.23 | 2400 | 1000 |
| 3700 | continuous for cruising | 1.23 | 2250 | 970 |
