The Lorraine 12E Courlis was a W-12 (broad arrow) aero engine produced by the French company Lorraine-Dietrich during the 1920s and 1930s.

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12E Courlis
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Type Piston aero engine
National origin France
Manufacturer Lorraine-Dietrich
First run 1922
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Variants

12E
12Eb
12Ebr
12Ed
12Edr
12Ee
12Ew
The standard Eb fitted with a supplementary supercharger.
Elizalde A
The 12E built under licence in Spain by Elizalde S.A.

Applications

Aircraft

Other applications

Specifications (12Ed)

Data from Gunston.[1]

General characteristics

  • Type: 12-cylinder piston engine W-12 °60
  • Bore: 120 mm (4.72 in)
  • Stroke: 180 mm (7.1 in)
  • Displacement: 24.4 L (1,491 cu in)
  • Length: 54.1 in (1370 mm)
  • Width: 47.6 in (1210 mm)
  • Height: 44.8 in (1140 mm)
  • Dry weight: 822 lb (373 kg)

Components

  • Valvetrain: single intake and single exhaust valves per cylinder actuated via double overhead
  • Fuel system: carburettor
  • Fuel type: Petrol
  • Cooling system: Liquid-cooled

Performance

See also

Comparable engines

Related lists

References

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