Pratt & Whitney X-1800
Aircraft engine
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The Pratt & Whitney X-1800 (later enlarged as the XH-2600) was an H-block aircraft engine project developed between 1938 and 1940, which was cancelled with only one example being built.
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| X-1800 (XH-2600) | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | 24-cylinder H-engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Pratt & Whitney |
| First run | 1940 |
| Number built | 1 |
Design and development
The X-1800 was a watercooled 24-cylinder H-block of 2,240 in3 displacement;[1] this was later expanded to 2,600 in3 displacement.[2] It was intended to be used in the Vultee XP-54, Curtiss-Wright XP-55 Ascender, Northrop XP-56, Lockheed XP-49, and Lockheed XP-58 Chain Lightning. Projected performance was to be 1,800 to 2,200 hp (1350-1640 kW), with a turbocharger to secure high-altitude performance. The designation came from the intended power rating rather than the more usual cubic inch engine displacement figure.[3]
The target date for series production was 1942. In 1940, however, performance on the test bench did not continue to improve, demonstrating a need for considerable additional development effort. Pratt & Whitney subsequently ended development of the X-1800 in October 1940, with only one built, to concentrate on radial engines.
Intended applications
Specifications (X-1800)
General characteristics
- Type: 24-cylinder H-engine
- Bore: 5.25in (133.35mm)
- Stroke: 5.00in (127mm)
- Displacement: 2,597.7 cu in (42.57L)
- Length: 107in (2.71m)
- Dry weight: 2,400lb (1,089kg)
Components
Performance
- Power output: 1,800 - 2,000 hp
See also
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