Chrysler Air Raid Siren - Specifications
 

Years of Manufacture:

194?  -  1952

Manufacturer:

Chrysler Corporation

Power Plant:

Chrysler Industrial Engine Model IND-9
L-head 8 cylinder 4-cycle gasoline
323.5 cubic inch displacement
140 HP
Running speed 3000 RPM
Fuel tank, 18 gallons
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Compressor:

Two Stage Centrifugal Compressor
2500 cfm
5 PSI
Discharge Velocity 33,000 fpm (375 MPH)

Projectors:

Six

Sound Output:

137 dBC at 100 feet
Single Tone, 440 Hz

Size & Weight:

Assembly overall length 137 inches
Assembly overall width 55-3/8 inches
Assembly height 62-3/8 inches
Assembly height with exhaust 82 inches
Total weight 5,073 pounds

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Years of Manufacture:

1952  - 1957

Manufacturer:

Marine and Industrial Division of the Chrysler Engine Division of the Chrysler Corporation of Trenton, Michigan

Power Plant:

Chrysler Industrial 20A 481 Engine
90 degree inclined V-8 4-cycle gasoline
331.1 cubic inch displacement
hemispherical cylinder heads
180 HP @ 4000 RPM
312 foot pounds torque @ 2000 RPM
7.5 to 1 compression ratio
Bore 3-13/16 inches / Stroke 3-5/8 inches
Dual Venturi downdraft carburetor
Stellite faced exhaust valves
Idle speed 650 RPM
Running speed 4600 RPM

Power Train:

13 inch Gyrol fluid coupling
11 inch friction type single plate, dry disc clutch

Compressor:

American Blower
Three stage centrifugal type compressor stiff shaft unit
43 inch OD cast iron housing
22-3/4 inch OD cast aluminum heat treated alloy impellers
Rated speed 4,600 RPM

Discharge volume 2,610 CFM
Discharge pressure 6.95 psig
Discharge velocity 35,000 fpm (400 MPH)

Projectors:

Six throated cast aluminum
Directional beam exponential type
Length 25-1/2 inches (group)
Height 37-1/2 inches (group)
Width 19 inches (group)

Sound Output:

138 dBC at 100 feet
Single Tone, 460 Hz
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Size & Weight:

Assembly overall length 135 inches
Assembly overall width 45 inches
Assembly height 62 inches
Assembly height with exhaust 71 inches
Total weight 5,543 pounds

Price:

$5,500.00 (1952)

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