The Potez 4D was a four-cylinder, inverted inline aircraft engine. It was first built shortly before
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
, but did not enter full production until
1949
Events
January
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* January 2 – Luis ...
. Like the other D-series engines, the cylinders had a bore of 125 mm (4.9 in) and a stroke of 120 mm (4.7 in). Power for different models was in the 100 kW-190 kW (140 hp-260 hp) range.
Variants
;4D-00:
;4D-01:
;4D-30:
;4D-31:
;4D-32:
;4D-33:
;4D-34:
;4D-36: 4D-34 with aerobatic oil system
Applications
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Morane-Saulnier MS.570
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Morane-Saulnier MS.700 Petrel
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Max Holste MH.52
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Nord 1202 Norécrin
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Nord 3202
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Nord 3400
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SIPA S.70
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S.N.C.A.C. NC-840 Chardonneret
Specifications (Potez 4-D 01)
See also
Notes
References
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4D
1930s aircraft piston engines