Franklin 8 series
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| 8 series | |
|---|---|
| Type | 8-cyl. horizontally opposed air-cooled piston engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Franklin Engine Company |
The Franklin 8 series of 8-cylinder air-cooled horizontally opposed aircraft engines produced in the 1940s and 1950s, (US military designation O-540 was applied to the 8ACG-538, 8ACSA-538 and 8ACGSA-538).
Variants
Data from:[1]
- 8AC-398
- 200 hp (149 kW) @ 2,600 rpm.
- 8ACG-398
- 235 hp (175 kW) @ 3,500 rpm. The 8ACG-398 was unusual in using a reduction gearing for take-off and direct drive for cruising.
- 8ACG-538
- 300 hp (224 kW) @ 3,200 rpm geared to 0.632 (XO-540-1)
- 8ACGSA-538
- 300 hp (224 kW) @ 3,200 rpm supercharged and geared to 0.632 (XO-540-3 and O-540-5)
- 8ACSA-538
- 300 hp (224 kW) supercharged (XO-540-7), powered the Northrop N-9MB.
- O-540
- Military designation for the 8ACG-538, 8ACSA-538 and 8ACGSA-538 engines
Applications
Data from:[2]
See also
- Related development
- Franklin 2 series
- Franklin 4 series
- Franklin 6 series
- Franklin 8 series
- Franklin 12 series
- Franklin O-335
- Franklin O-805
- Related lists
Notes
References
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Further reading
- Gunston, Bill. (1986) World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Patrick Stephens: Wellingborough. p. 57
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