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Bill Maloney
5/22/2008

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01 Continental R-975

01 Continental R-975

Continental R-975 Radial Engine Specifications:

Number of Cylinders : 9
Displacement:
973 ci
Bore:
5 inches
Stroke:
5.5 inches
Compression Ratio:
5:1
Aspiraton:
Stromberg NA-R9A carburetor with single stage supercharger
Weight:
675 lbs
Length:
41 inches
Diameter:
45 inches
Output: 550hp
First Flight : 194?
Airframes used on:
Piasecky HUP Retriever Helicopter, H-25 Mule Helicopter, M2 + M3 Medium Tanks, M4 Sherman Tank, M7 Priest Self Propelled gun, M-18 Hellcat Tank
Cost: $