Worlds Largest Engine
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Worlds Largest Engine - 1/22/2007 6:07:26 PM
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millpond
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The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96 Turbocharged Diesel is made in 6 to 14 cylinder configurations. For the 14 cylyinder version:
Weighs 2,300 tons (crankshaft alone weighs 300 tons)
Length=89 feet
Height=44 feet
Power=108,920 HP@102 RPM
Torque=5,608,312 Lb-Ft
Cylinder bore=38"
Stroke=98"
Displacement=1,556,002 cu. in.
Burns 1,660 gal. of fuel per hour
I wonder what Jay Leno could do with that engine!
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RE: Worlds Largest Engine - 1/22/2007 6:17:11 PM
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live2rice
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what are those things used for? aircraft carriers?
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RE: Worlds Largest Engine - 1/22/2007 6:24:26 PM
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millpond
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quote:
ORIGINAL: live2rice
what are those things used for? aircraft carriers?
They are used for the largest container ships. The engine is built in Japan.
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