The Colt-Pielstick PC2 series diesel and dual fuel engine is introduced for industrial power and marine applications.
The PC2 was initially rated at 465 H.P. per cylinder at 520 rpm. The design was improved to 500 and then to 535 H.P. per cylinder.
The PC2.5 was introduced at 650 H.P. per cylinder at 520 rpm.
The PC2.6 was introduced at 737 H.P. per cylinder at 520 rpm.
A 9 second emergency start witnessed by engineers and officials of the nuclear power industry.
The PC2 is the world's most widely used high horsepower medium speed diesel engine. A total of 30 U.S. built engines were installed in ships in the 1970's. The 672' long Falcon Lady - first 2 Colt-Pielstick PC2 main propulsion engines installed - Fall 1970.
