| VK-106 | |
|---|---|
| Type | V12inline engine |
| Manufacturer | Klimov |
| First run | 1943 |
| Number built | over 300 engines |
| Developed from | Klimov M-105 |
| Developed into | Klimov VK-107 |
TheKlimov VK-106 was an experimental liquid-cooledV12 pistonaircraft engine intended forSoviet aircraft duringWorld War II.[1]
With theVK-105PF exhausting the potential of the M-105,Klimov prolonged its development into newVK-106 engine from 1941. Since air combat on theEastern Front took place primarily at low altitudes under 4,000 m (13,000 ft) the new engine was built specifically for peak performance at those altitudes with a reducedcompression ratio and a single-speedsupercharger. Static testing was carried out from 27 October till 9 November 1942. Although reliable and easily installed in M-105-powered aircraft, VK-106 did not enter production because its cooling problems were not solved. Like M-105P, VK-106P could house anautocannon in the "vee" between the cylinder banks.
Data from Kotelnikov[2]
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