Azimut 55Engine Specifications
Engines: 2 x 669 mHP (492 kW) Caterpillar 3196B DITA
Maximum speed (at half load): 31/32 knots *
Cruising speed (at half load): 28/29 knots *
Fuel capacity: 581 US gls
Engine room
Engines installed on Silentblocks. Accessible from the cockpit. No. 2 underwater engine gas exhaust outlets with structural GRP pipes VT, by-passtube and(insulated) stainless steel manifolds; No. 2 24 V fans (flow rate: 70 m3/min) with spring operated closing grids; No. 1 24 V blower (flow rate: 40 m3/min) No. 2 3” engine seawater intakes, with On-Off valve and wire mesh filter; No. 1 1” 1/2 seawater intake for auxiliary units (generator and A/C) with On-Offvalve and wire mesh filter; High strength plastic material boards floor (frame of AISI 304 stainless steel); Sound-proofing.Fuel system No. 2 1100 l AISI 316 stainless steel tanks No. 2 diesel oil filler plugs in deck surfaces and no. 2 vents in bulwark; Tanks connected with 1” pipe and manual On-Off valves; Visual level indicator on stbd tank; Level switch on port tank; Fuel delivery cut-out by means of 1” 24 V remote controlled solenoid valves, orlocal manual valves; Single RACOR 900 water/diesel oil precipitator filters on each engine; Single NAUCO diesel oil filter on generator.Fluid power system No. 1 24 V electrohydraulic steering system with power steering; No. 2 24 V electrohydraulic trim tabs with 2 pistons per blade No. 1 3 m long 24 V electrohydraulic gangway.Firefighting system
Controlled via emergency panel in cockpit which includes the following directcontrols:
Engine battery cut-out; Fuel delivery shutoff solenoid valves; Fans and blowers stop; Fan grid closure by means of mechanical linkage; Fire extinguisher discharge.STD version No. 2 12 kg powder cylinders with nozzles on engines and gear boxes (typeapproved for Italian market according to directive 94/25/CE, ISO9094) | 
Azimut 55 engine room...crew going over checklist |
