Vintage Radials

BMW 801 Radial Engine - Aircraft: Focke-Wulf 190

The BMW 801 was a powerful German air-cooled radial aircraft engine built by BMW and used in a number of German military aircraft of World War II. This rebuilt BMW 801 is the first to run in 60 years.

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Focke-Wulf 190 drawing

BMW 801 RADIAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
General Characteristics Performance Engine Components
Type: 14-cylinder supercharged two-row air-cooled radial engine
Bore: 6.14 in
Stroke: 6.14 in
Displacement: 2,550 cu in
Length: 79 in
Diameter: 51 in
Dry weight: 2,325 lb 		Power output: 1,600 hp at 2,700 rpm at takeoff Valvetrain: One intake and one sodium-cooled exhaust valve per cylinder
Supercharger: Gear-driven single-stage two-speed
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling system: Air-cooled