Junkers KM8 Torpedo engine

[Micdrow]

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

Micdrow

 

[Micdrow]

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

 

[FLYBOYJ]

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

 

[Micdrow]

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

I have a modest data base. 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.

 

[gery]

extremly rares docs and interesting..thank you

 

[vikingBerserker]

Ok I'm going to ask - we are talking about torpedos as in U-Boats correct? If so, the engines had to last several hours????

 

[gery]

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

 

[gery]

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

 

[Micdrow]

extremly rares docs and interesting..thank you

Your welcome and might I say very interesting pictures there. Many thanks!!!!

 

[vikingBerserker]

I think its fascinating, but why exactly would they need the motor to last several hours?

 

[bobm4360]

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!

 

[vikingBerserker]

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!

That makes perfect sense, thanks.