Main Engine 4-Stroke · Main Engines (4-Stroke)
The MTU 16V 1163 TB83 is a 16-cylinder, four-stroke marine diesel engine from the Series 1163 family, rated at 4,800 kW (6,437 bhp) at approximately 1,200 rpm. It shares the Series 1163 bore/stroke of 230/280 mm, giving an estimated total displacement of about 186 litres for the 16-cylinder configuration. It is used as a main propulsion engine on fast naval and patrol vessels.
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