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English Electric diesel engines

EE "K" Type
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1934–1963
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6, I7 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Max. engine speed600-680rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output41.7 hp (31 kW) to 100 hp (75 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
SuccessorEE "RK" Type Mk I
EE "RK" Type Mk I
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1947–1960[citation needed]
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Max. engine speed600-680rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output41.7 hp (31 kW) to 110 hp (82 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "K" Type
SuccessorEE "RK" Type Mk II
EE "RK" Type Mk II
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1951–1975
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Max. engine speed750-850rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "RK" Type Mk I
SuccessorEE "RK" Type Mk III
EE "RK" Type Mk III
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1962–1976
Layout
ConfigurationStraight engine in I4, I6 or I8
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Max. engine speed750-850rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "RK" Type Mk II
SuccessorRuston-Paxman RK3
EE "V" Type Mk I
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1947–1966
Layout
ConfigurationV engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain2 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Max. engine speed600-680rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output41.7 hp (31 kW) to 110 hp (82 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
SuccessorEE "V" Type Mk II
EE "V" Type Mk II
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Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1951–1972
Layout
ConfigurationV engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Max. engine speed750-850rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "V" Type Mk I
SuccessorEE "V" Type Mk III
EE "V" Type Mk III
Overview
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Production1962–1976
Layout
ConfigurationV engine in V8, V12 or V16 configurations
Displacement942 cu in (15.4 L) per cylinder
Cylinder bore10" (254 mm)
Piston stroke12" (305 mm)
Valvetrain4 valves per cylinder head
RPM range
Max. engine speed750-850rpm
Combustion
Fuel typeDiesel
Cooling systemLiquid cooled
Output
Power output63.3 hp (47 kW) to 213.75 hp (159 kW) per cylinder
Chronology
PredecessorEE "V" Type Mk II
SuccessorRuston-Paxman RK3

English Electric's K, RK and V type diesel engines were manufactured by the English Electric company of the United Kingdom for stationary, rail transport and maritime use between 1934 and 1976.

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