Mirrlees Blackstone · Auxiliary Engine
Genuine and Alang-reconditioned spare parts for the Mirrlees Blackstone K-Major four-stroke marine diesel engine — uk royal navy auxiliaries, frigates, dredgers, ferries, roro, larger coasters, rail traction, base-load power generation. Shipped from Bhavnagar, India to any port worldwide.
| Parameter | K-Major |
|---|---|
| Maker | Mirrlees Blackstone |
| Model | K-Major |
| Equipment | Four-stroke marine diesel engine |
| Bore | 15 in (381 mm) — K Major MK2; later uprated to **400 mm in MK3** (1979) |
| Stroke | 18 in (457 mm) |
| Power output | 183–4,128 BHP at 200–450 rpm (original K range); MK3 up to 11,680 BHP (KV16) |
| Speed | 200–600 rpm depending on rating |
| Production status | Out of production |
| Production years | **K Major introduced 1966**; K Major MK3 from 1979–~1990s. K Major won UK Council of Industrial Design Award 1968 (first |
| Application | UK Royal Navy auxiliaries, frigates, dredgers, ferries, RoRo, larger coasters, rail traction, base-load power generation |
Figures as published for the K-Major. We confirm against the nameplate before quoting.
Genuine, OEM-equivalent and Alang-reconditioned. Every reconditioned part is measured against the maker’s limits before it leaves us. If your part is not listed, send the part number — most Mirrlees Blackstone items are sourceable through the yard.
The Mirrlees Blackstone K-Major is a four-stroke marine diesel engine. It runs a 15 in (381 mm) — K Major MK2; later uprated to **400 mm in MK3** (1979) bore and 18 in (457 mm) stroke. Status: Out of production. Built **K Major introduced 1966**; K Major MK3 from 1979–~1990s. K Major won UK Council of Industrial Design Award 1968 (first IC engine to do so).. Application: UK Royal Navy auxiliaries, frigates, dredgers, ferries, RoRo, larger coasters, rail traction, base-load power generation
Source: our Auxiliary Engine spec research file (auxiliary-engine/03-akasaka-blackstone-mirrlees.md).
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