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Chrysler XI-2220
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Chrysler XI-2220
Liquid-cooled inverted V-16 |
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Chrysler XI-2220
The 60° vee angle resulted in uneven firing intervals and required special magnetos built by Wico. |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Another view of the magnetos. |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Aft Engine Accessories. |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Accessory Details |
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Chrysler XI-2220
A large aftercooler was installed. |
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Chrysler XI-2220
The crankshaft was divided into two V-8 halves, with the propeller driven from the center. Visible here are the propeller reduction gears, crank, con rods, and cylinder hold down nuts. |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Cylinder Cross Section. |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Gear Train Diagram |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Piston |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Piston |
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Chrysler XI-2220
Fork and Blade Connecting Rods |
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Chrysler XI-2220
In Test Cell |
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Republic XP-47H
The Chrysler XI-2220 was flown in a modified Republic P-47 (XP-47H). |
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