| R-830 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Radial engine |
| Manufacturer | Jacobs Aircraft Engine Company |
| First run | 1935 |
| Developed from | Jacobs R-755 |
| Developed into | Jacobs R-915 |
The Jacobs R-830orL-5 is a seven-cylinder, air-cooled, radial engine for aircraft manufactured in the United States, production started in 1935.[1]
The R-830 was effectively an enlargement of the R-755 with strengthened stressed parts. With a bore and stroke of 5.0 in × 5.5 in (140 mm × 127 mm) the displacement was 831 cu in (13.6 L), takeoff power was around 285 hp (212 kW). The engine features steel cylinders with aluminum-alloy cylinder heads.
Data from FAA TCDS[2]
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