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12V396

Main Engine 4-Stroke · Main Engines (4-Stroke)

Class-certified type (DNV register) · technical data sheet not yet verified
1620.0 kWPower
12Cylinders
165 mmBore
185 mmStroke
Specifications

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Bore165 mm (6.5 inches)
Stroke185 mm (7.3 inches)
16V Displacement63.3–71.45 liters
16V Continuous Power1580 kW @ 1800 rpm (genset); 2150 kW @ 2000 rpm (marine TE94)
16V Overload Capacity1740 kW
16V Dry Weight5510–7090 kg (engine only, no gearbox)
Compression Ratio14.5:1
AspirationTurbocharged + charge-air cooled (aftercooled)
Fuel SystemDirect injection, Bosch high-pressure injectors
Typical Power Range600–3650 kW across all cylinder variants
Power (kW)1620
Speed (rpm)1800
Fuel TypeMDO
ConfigurationV
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