The Shvetsov ASh-2 was a 28-cylinder, air-cooled, radial aircraft engine designed in the Soviet Union in the late 1940s. It was inferior to the Dobrynin VD-4K engine and did not enter production. One of the problems was air-cooling which ate up to 50% of the total engine power at 15000 meters. In contrast, the liquid-cooled VD-4K required only 5% of power for cooling at the same altitude.
| ASh-2 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Radial engine |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Shvetsov OKB-19 in Perm' |
| First run | 1946 |
| Developed from | Shvetsov ASh-82 |
Specifications (ASh-2)
editData from Kotelnikov, p. 252
General characteristics
- Type: 28-cylinder, 4-row radial engine
- Bore: 155.5 mm (6.122 in)
- Stroke: 155.0 mm (6.102 in)
- Displacement: 82.4 L (5,028 cu in)
- Dry weight: 1,850 kg (4,078 lbs)
Components
- Supercharger: single-stage, single-speed geared supercharger
- Cooling system: Air-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 3,500 horsepower (2,600 kW)
See also
editComparable engines
- Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major
Related lists
References
editNotes
editBibliography
edit- Kotelnikov, Vladimir (2005). Russian Piston Aero Engines. Ramsbury, Marlborough: Crowood Press. ISBN 1-86126-702-9.