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The Daimler-Benz DB 605 is a German aircraft engine built during World War II.Developed from the DB 601, the DB 605 was used from 1942 to 1945 in the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter, and the Bf 110 and Me 210C heavy fighters.
In 1933, Daimler-Benz finally received a contract to develop its new engine and to build six examples of the DB 600. For the year after, the DB 600 was the only German aero engine in the 30-litre class. In total, 2,281 DB 600s were built. [1] Unlike the later engines of the DB 600 series, fuel mixture was controlled by carburetor. [1] Variants:
Daimler-Benz DB 614 development of the DB 603G, 2000 hp. Abandoned June 1942; Daimler-Benz DB 615 consisted of two coupled DB 614 engines. 4000 hp. Abandoned in June 1942. Daimler-Benz DB 616 a development of the DB 605. Abandoned in June 1942. Daimler-Benz DB 617 a developmenent of the DB 603 for long-range flight.
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From 1946 to 1949 about 550 airframes were completed as Avia S-99s, resembling a Bf 109G-14, and Avia S-199s (Jumo engine, otherwise unchanged). [1] Due to a fire in a warehouse a substantial number of DB 605 engines were lost and as a substitute the Junkers Jumo 211 was found in substantial quantity. Unlike either the original DB 605 or the ...
The two DB 605 engines gave a total of 2,950 hp. The aircraft's maximum speed at 585 km/h (363 mph) was better than the SM.88. There were three 20 mm MG 151s in the nose. Two more were mounted in the wings, close to the fuselage. Another machine gun was provided for the rear gunner. Total bomb load was 1,640 kg (3,620 lb) or a torpedo. [1]
The DB 605 engine was waiting to be delivered when the airframe was ready in February 1942. [5] The new machine was not only rated as one of the best Axis wartime aircraft but also one of the best, if not the best-looking. [5] Its semi-elliptical wings, long nose and large tail were all distinctive features of this small, nimble fighter.
The Daimler-Benz DB 600 was a German aircraft engine designed and built before World War II as part of a new generation of German engine technology. It was a liquid-cooled inverted V12 engine , and powered the Messerschmitt Bf 110 and Heinkel He 111 among others.