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Mikulin AM-34
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The Mikulin AM-34 (M-34) was Soviet Union's first indigenous liquid-cooled aircraft engine. It also utilized the nation's first variable-pitch propeller. The engine entered production in September 1934 and was utilized on Beriev MBR-2, Tupolev TB-4, Tupolev ANT-20, Petlyakov Pe-8, and Bolkhovitinov DB-A.
- AM-34
- Naturally aspirated version
- AM-34FRN
- High-output version producing up to 1,200 hp at 1,850 rpm
- AM-34N
- Centrifugal type supercharger
General characteristics
- Type: 12-cylinder 60° Vee aircraft engine
- Bore:
- Stroke:
- Displacement: 45.82 L (2,796 in³)
- Dry weight: 670 kg (1,477 lb)
Components
- Fuel system: Carburetor
- Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Performance
- Power output:
- 615 kW (825 hp) at 1,850 rpm for takeoff
- 560 kW (750 hp) at 1,760 rpm for cruise
- Specific power: 13.42 kW/L (0.30 hp/in³)
- Compression ratio: 6.0:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.92 kW/kg (0.56 hp/lb)
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