The BMW 116 was a piston aircraft engine developed by BMW in the 1930s. Development work stopped in 1937. The BMW 116 engine was initially known as the BMW XII.

Specifications (BMW 116)

General characteristics

• Type: V-12
• Bore: 130 mm (5.12 in)
• Stroke: 130 mm (5.12 in)
• Displacement: 20.7 L
• Length: 1,637 mm (64.4 in)
• Width: 740 mm (29.1 in)
• Height: 915 mm (36.02 in)
• Dry weight: 470 kg (1,040 lb)

Components

• Supercharger: radial supercharger
• Fuel system: carburettor
• Cooling system: Liquid cooled

Performance

• Power output: 620 hp (460 kW)
• Compression ratio: 6.5:1

See also

Comparable engines

• Junkers Jumo 210
• Rolls-Royce Kestrel

Related lists

• List of aircraft engines

References