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V12 continental AV1790 tank engine used in the M47 tank
V12 CONTINENTAL AV1790 TANK ENGINE USED IN THE M47 PATTON TANK
Type 90 degree four-stoke V12
Fuel system - dual carburetors (2ea. Stromberg carburetors)
Fuel type - 80 octane gasoline
Power output 690 HP at 2800 rpm s
Torque (net) 1410 pound-feet at 2200 rpm s
The Continental AV1970 was an American tank engine. Produced by Continental Motors, the AV1790 was used in a variety of limited production or pilot heavy tanks, including the T30, T34 (not to be confused with the Soviet T-34), T43 (not to be confused with the Soviet T-43), T57, and T58, as well as the production M103 tank (derived from the T43) and the M51 recovery vehicle. There were also diesel versions for the M47, M48, and M60 Pattons.
