The Daimler-Benz DB 605 is a German aircraft engine built during World War II. Developed from the DB 601, the DB 605 was used from 1942 to 1945 in the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter, and the Bf 110 and
A DB 605 Engine at the Royal Air Force Museum London in Hendon, London.
The DB 605 is an inverted V-12. Pictured, a DB 605A
The DB 605 was supercharged. Pictured, a DB 605A.
DB 610 gearbox end, showing side by side DB 605 V12s
The Heinkel He 177 Greif was a long-range heavy bomber flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II. The introduction of the He 177 to combat operations was significantly delayed by problems both with t
Daimler-Benz DB 605
…turn a single output shaft that replaced the similar DB 606, was used in the A-3 and all A-5 variants of Germany's only operational heavy bomber, the Heinkel He 177A. License-built versions of the DB 605 were used in the Macchi C.205, Fiat G.55, Reggiane 2005 and some other Italian aircraft. It was also used in the…
The second He 177A-0 production prototype (A-02) with broad-bladed propellers, bearing radio code "DL+AQ"
A later DB 610 "power system" which equipped the He 177A-5. The DB 606A/B powerplants were similar in configuration, with outermost "pair" of engine mount forgings not shown.
Portside view of a DB 605 engine in a Bf 109G's nose - the visible engine mount forging was similar to what each side of the DB 606/610 used, along with the "power system's" special centreline mounting unit.
He 177A-5 tail gun position, with 20mm MG 151 cannon and bulged upper glazing for upright gunner's seating.