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Argus As 10
Manufacturer: Argus
Developed: 1928
Type: 8-cylinder, 90º inverted Vee piston aircraft engine
Bore: 120 mm (4.72 in)
Stroke: 140 mm (5.5 in)
Displacement: 12.667 l (773 in³)
Length: N/A
Dry weight: 213 kg (470 lb)
Components:
– Valvetrain: Two valves per cylinder
– Fuel system: Two Sun carburetors adapted for aerobatics
– Cooling system: Air
   Power output:
– 179 kW (240 hp) at 2,000 rpm
Specific power: 14.8 kW/L (0.31 hp/in³)
Compression ratio: 5.9:1
Specific fuel consumption: 235 gr/(hp*h); 0.518 lb/(hp*h)
Power-to-weight ratio: 0.835 kW/kg (0.51 hp/lb)
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