DB 601 - Definition

The Daimler-Benz DB 601 was a German aircraft engine built during World War II. It was a liquid-cooled inverted V12, and powered the Messerschmitt Bf 109, among others.

Common data :

• 12-cylinder inverted Vee, water cooling
• pressurized water cooling (DB601E/F/G only)
• 33.9 litre, two spark plugs per cylinder, 4-valve,
• Direct fuel injection, single stage supercharger

Known models

• DB601A-1

Up to 1.100 PS at sea-level with 2.400 rpm, up to 1.020 PS with 2.400 rpm in 4,5 km altitude, B4 fuel

• DB601Aa

Up to 1.175 PS at sea-level with 2.500 rpm, up to 1.100 PS with 2.400 rpm in 3,7 km altitude, B4 fuel

• • DB601B-1/Ba

Same as DB601A-1/Aa for use in Me 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)

• DB601N

Up to 1.175 PS at sea-level and at 4,9 km altitude with 2.600 rpm, C3 fuel

Up to 1.270 PS at 2,1km altitude with 2.600 rpm

• • DB601P

Same as DB601N for use in Me 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)

• DB601E

Up to 1.350 PS at sea-level with 2.700 rpm, up to 1.320 PS with 2.700 rpm at 4,8 km altitude, B4 fuel

Up to 1.450 PS at 2.1 km altitude with 2.700 rpm

• • DB601F/G

Same as DB601E for use in Me 110, Me 210 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)

• DB606

Two DB601F or G coupled to work on a single propeller shaft for use in early Heinkel He 177 - 2.700 hp at sea level