Junkers KM8 Torpedo engine (1 Viewer)

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Found this today, kinda interesting its a Junkers KM8 Torpedo engine data

Micdrow
 

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Not sure where I found these but some one might find them interesting. Drop tables for German torpedo's
 

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You're a never ending source of surprises!!!!

I have a modest data base. :oops: I never know what I will post. Those sheets I found years ago on the web. My problem is I'm a pack rat. I see something Im interested in and I keep it. Im really no expert at any thing on aircraft. Just a pack rat of aviation stuff. :lol:
 
yes viking,
before electric engne,germans torpedo used a powerfull combusion engines.....
Very rare doc about this engine...like this pict....
i'm interested by more infos blueprint or picts....thank

géry
 

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Another view of "brotherhood " engine 4 radial cyl...
 

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Many torpedos are (were) launched with a practice warhead, then recovered and re-armed for use. Everything (aiming, launch system, torpedo) is tested for a small fuel expenditure. Torpedos are quite pricey!
 

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