Argus As 410
| As 410 | |
|---|---|
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| Preserved Argus As 410 | |
| Type | Piston aircraft engine |
| Manufacturer | Argus Motoren |
| First run | 1937 |
| Major applications | Arado Ar 96 Focke-Wulf Fw 189 |
| Number built | c.28,700 |
| Developed into | Argus As 411 |
The Argus As 410 was a German air-cooled inverted V-12 light aircraft engine that was first produced by Argus Motoren in 1938.[1]
Design and development
The engine marked a departure from earlier Argus engines in that it had new construction techniques which gave the engine greater operating speeds and power. The engine featured smaller 105 mm x 115 mm cylinders with deep finned steel cooling slots, aluminum heads, geared supercharger,a steel alloy crankshaft and a magnesium alloy crankcase. The engine weighed approximately 315 kg and produced 465 PS (459 hp, 342 kW) at 3,100 rpm. Approximately 28,700 engines were produced.[2]
A distinctive feature is the finned spinner ahead of the propeller. This is driven by the airflow as a windmill, and used to power the actuator of the variable-pitch propeller.
The more powerful and refined Argus As 411 was developed from it.
Applications
Specifications (Argus 410)
General characteristics
- Type: 12-cylinder air-cooled inverted V engine
- Bore: 105 mm (4.13 in)
- Stroke: 115 mm (4.52 in)
- Displacement: 11.949 L (729.2 cu in)
- Dry weight: 315 kg (694 lb)
Components
- Fuel system: Carburetor
- Cooling system: air
Performance
- Power output: 465 PS (459 hp, 342 kW) at 3,100 rpm
See also
- Comparable engines
- Related lists
References
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Notes
Bibliography
- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
- Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II. London. Studio Editions Ltd, 1989. ISBN 0-517-67964-7