The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C is a very large two stroke, low speed marine diesel engine developed for propelling large container ships, produced from the late 1990s. Its largest fourteen cylinder version is among the most powerful reciprocating internal combustion engines ever built, generating tens of thousands of kilowatts to drive the propellers of some of the largest cargo vessels afloat.
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SignificanceThe world's largest reciprocating engine, designed for massive container ships. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Displacement or Thrust80,080 kW (107,390 hp); 1,828.7 litres per cylinder 1 Classification
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1. Wikipedia: Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C
WikipediaOpening paragraph
It is the largest reciprocating engine in the world.
Overview section
The 14-cylinder version first entered commercial service in September 2006 aboard the Emma Maersk.
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The Wärtsilä RT-flex96C is a two-stroke turbocharged low-speed diesel engine designed by WinGD.
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Two-stroke straight-14
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