The MTU 12V493AZ80 diesel engine has become a benchmark product in the submarine power field through innovative low-magnetic materials, combustion optimization and redundant design.Its major overhaul interval of 24,000 hours and fuel consumption rate of 190g/kWh give it a significant advantage among similar products.Use original factory accessories (such as Bosch injectors and MTU special synthetic engine oil) to ensure its long-term stable performance.

MTU 493 Parts List
The application of MTU 493 series models
Model | Number of cylinders/layout | Power range (approximately) | Main application |
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8V 493 | V8 | 800–1,000 kW | Small railway locomotives, port traction locomotives, ship auxiliary engines, industrial drives |
12V 493 | V12 | 1,200–1,500 kW | Medium-sized diesel locomotives (branch lines/shunting), medium and small-sized vessels (such as minesweepers, patrol boats), generator sets |
16V 493 | V16 | 1,800–2,200 kW | Mainline diesel locomotives, fast ferries, destroyer/frigate power, heavy generator sets |
20V493 | V20 | 2,500–3,000+ kW | Large-scale ship propulsion (warships, speedboats), high-power generator sets, special construction machinery |
Applications
・ Submarine power system:The German Type 209 submarine (1,200-ton class) is equipped with four 12V493AZ80 diesel engines, along with four sets of lead-acid batteries (with a total capacity of 187.2 tons) and dual armature propulsion motors. Its surface range is 8,000 nautical miles (8 knots), and its underwater range is 400 nautical miles (4 knots).
・ Land-based emergency power supply:It can provide a continuous power of 551kW in a 50Hz power grid, with an overload capacity of 110% (for 1 hour), and is suitable for backup power supply in nuclear power plants.