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18V VM43C

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

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18180.0 kWPower
18Cylinders
430 mmBore
610 mmStroke
Specifications

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SFOC (Specific Fuel Oil Consumption)175–178 g/kWh (HFO optimized)
Lube Oil Consumption0.6 g/kWh standard; 0.3 g/kWh optional
Engine Type4-stroke turbocharged intercooled non-reversible with direct injection
Cylinder Block MaterialNodular cast iron (Kugelgraphitguss)
Turbocharger Maintenance Interval15,000 operating hours (inspection/cleaning)
Per-Cylinder Power Output~700–760 kW/cylinder
Engine Centre Distance3400 mm
Charge Air CoolerCast casing with 40% increased base area for turbocharger mounting
ConfigurationV
Speed (rpm)500
Fuel TypeHFO/MGO
TechnologyCommon Rail
Displacement l per cyl88.6
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