The Daimler-Benz DB 601 was a German aircraft engine built during World War II. It was a liquid-cooled inverted V12, and powered the Messerschmitt Bf 109, among others.

Common data :

• 12-cylinder inverted Vee, water cooling
• pressurized water cooling (DB601E/F/G only)
• 33.9 litre, two spark plugs per cylinder, 4-valve,
• Direct fuel injection, single stage supercharger

Known models

• DB601A-1

Up to 1,100 PS (810 kW) at sea-level at 2,400 rpm, up to 1,020 PS (750 kW) at 2,400 rpm and 4.5 km altitude, B4 fuel

• DB601Aa

Up to 1,175 PS (860 kW) at sea-level at 2,500 rpm, up to 1,100 PS (810 kW) at 2,400 rpm and 3.7 km altitude, B4 fuel

• • DB601B-1/Ba

Same as DB601A-1/Aa for use in Me 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)

• DB601N

Up to 1,175 PS (860 kW) at sea-level and at 4.9 km altitude with 2,600 rpm, C3 fuel

Up to 1,270 PS (930 kW) at 2.1 km altitude with 2,600 rpm

• • DB601P

Same as DB601N for use in Me 110 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)

• DB601E

Up to 1,350 PS (990 kW) at sea-level with 2,700 rpm, up to 1,320 PS (970 kW)with 2.700 rpm at 4.8 km altitude, B4 fuel

Up to 1,450 PS (1070 kW) at 2.1 km altitude with 2,700 rpm

• • DB601F/G

Same as DB601E for use in Me 110, Me 210 and/or bomber aircraft (different prop/gear ratio)

• DB606

Two DB601F or G coupled to work on a single propeller shaft for use in early Heinkel He 177 - 2,700 hp (2,000 kW) at sea level