English Electric diesel engines
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English Electric's K, RK and V type diesel engines were manufactured by the English Electric company of the United Kingdom for stationary, rail transport and maritime use between 1934 and 1976.
Quick Facts EE "K" Type, Overview ...
EE "K" Type | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | English Electric |
Production | 1934–1963 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight engine in I4, I6, I7 or I8 |
Displacement | 942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder |
Cylinder bore | 10" (254 mm) |
Piston stroke | 12" (305 mm) |
Valvetrain | 2 valves per cylinder head |
RPM range | |
Max. engine speed | 600-680rpm |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 41.7 hp (31 kW) to 100 hp (75 kW) per cylinder |
Chronology | |
Successor | EE "RK" Type Mk I |
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Quick Facts EE "RK" Type Mk I, Overview ...
EE "RK" Type Mk I | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | English Electric |
Production | 1947–1960[citation needed] |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight engine in I4, I6 or I8 |
Displacement | 942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder |
Cylinder bore | 10" (254 mm) |
Piston stroke | 12" (305 mm) |
Valvetrain | 2 valves per cylinder head |
RPM range | |
Max. engine speed | 600-680rpm |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 41.7 hp (31 kW) to 110 hp (82 kW) per cylinder |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | EE "K" Type |
Successor | EE "RK" Type Mk II |
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Quick Facts EE "RK" Type Mk II, Overview ...
EE "RK" Type Mk II | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | English Electric |
Production | 1951–1975 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight engine in I4, I6 or I8 |
Displacement | 942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder |
Cylinder bore | 10" (254 mm) |
Piston stroke | 12" (305 mm) |
Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder head |
RPM range | |
Max. engine speed | 750-850rpm |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | EE "RK" Type Mk I |
Successor | EE "RK" Type Mk III |
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Quick Facts EE "RK" Type Mk III, Overview ...
EE "RK" Type Mk III | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | English Electric |
Production | 1962–1976 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Straight engine in I4, I6 or I8 |
Displacement | 942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder |
Cylinder bore | 10" (254 mm) |
Piston stroke | 12" (305 mm) |
Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder head |
RPM range | |
Max. engine speed | 750-850rpm |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | EE "RK" Type Mk II |
Successor | Ruston-Paxman RK3 |
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Quick Facts EE "V" Type Mk I, Overview ...
EE "V" Type Mk I | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | English Electric |
Production | 1947–1966 |
Layout | |
Configuration | V engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations |
Displacement | 942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder |
Cylinder bore | 10" (254 mm) |
Piston stroke | 12" (305 mm) |
Valvetrain | 2 valves per cylinder head |
RPM range | |
Max. engine speed | 600-680rpm |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 41.7 hp (31 kW) to 110 hp (82 kW) per cylinder |
Chronology | |
Successor | EE "V" Type Mk II |
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Quick Facts EE "V" Type Mk II, Overview ...
EE "V" Type Mk II | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | English Electric |
Production | 1951–1972 |
Layout | |
Configuration | V engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations |
Displacement | 942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder |
Cylinder bore | 10" (254 mm) |
Piston stroke | 12" (305 mm) |
Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder head |
RPM range | |
Max. engine speed | 750-850rpm |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | EE "V" Type Mk I |
Successor | EE "V" Type Mk III |
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Quick Facts EE "V" Type Mk III, Overview ...
EE "V" Type Mk III | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | English Electric |
Production | 1962–1976 |
Layout | |
Configuration | V engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations |
Displacement | 942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder |
Cylinder bore | 10" (254 mm) |
Piston stroke | 12" (305 mm) |
Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder head |
RPM range | |
Max. engine speed | 750-850rpm |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Diesel |
Cooling system | Liquid cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | EE "V" Type Mk II |
Successor | Ruston-Paxman RK3 |
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