Chrysler XI-2220
Photos from the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Auburn Hills, Michigan (Closed 2012)
by Kimble D. McCutcheon
| The XI-2220 was an experimental liquid-cooled inverted 60° V-16 developed by Chrysler during World War II, and flown in 1945 in a Republic XP-47H. It was rated at 2,500 hp @ 3,400 rpm. One of the three remaining engines was on display at the Walter P. Chrysler museum. The other two are at the New England Air Museum and National Air and Space Museum. |
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| Chrysler XI-2220 | Liquid-Cooled Inverted V-16 | The 60° vee angle resulted in uneven firing intervals and required special magnetos built by Wico. | Magnetos | Aft Engine Accessories | Accessory Details | Large Aftercooler | The crankshaft was divided into two V-8 halves, with the propeller driven from the center. Visible here are the propeller reduction gears, crank, con rods, and cylinder hold down nuts. | |
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| Cylinder Cross Section | Gear Train Diagram | Piston | Piston | Fork and Blade Connecting Rods | Under Test | Republic XP-47H (modified P-47B). |
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