Argus As 411 Explained
The Argus 411 was an air-cooled, inverted-V12 aircraft engine developed by Argus Motoren in Germany during World War II.[1]
Design and development
The As 411 was a refined and more powerful version of the Argus As 410. Most 411 production was undertaken by Renault in occupied Paris, these engines were used to power the Siebel Si 204 and the postwar Dassault MD 315 Flamant. It developed 600 PS (592 hp, 441 kW) at 3,300 rpm
Following the end of World War II, Renault continued to manufacture the engine as the Renault 12S. After the merger of the French aircraft engine manufacturers into SNECMA in 1945, production continued under the new designation SNECMA 12S.
Variants
- As 411: A refined and more powerful version of the Argus As 410.
Renault 12S: Production of the As 411 after World War II in France.
SNECMA 12S: (a.k.a. SNECMA Renault 12S) Designation change on the formation of SNECMA.
SNECMA 12T: (a.k.a. SNECMA Renault 12T) Refined version of the 12S with new pistons, cylinders and revised induction system.
SNECMA 12T-303:Dassault propeller
SNECMA 12T-312:Ratier propeller
Applications
Further reading
- Book: Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II. Bridgman. Leonard. 1989. Military Press. New York. 0517679647. 1995.
Notes and References
- Book: Gunston, Bill . World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines . 1989 . Patrick Stephens Limited . Cambridge, England . 978-1-85260-163-8 . 2nd . 16.
