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Isotta Fraschini V.4

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V.4
Type Piston engine
Manufacturer Isotta-Fraschini
First run Template:Avyear

The Isotta-Fraschini V.4 of 1916 was an Italian six-cylinder, water-cooled, in-line piston aero engine of World War I (the "V" denoted "Volo" or "flight").[1] Its construction was fairly typical of aircraft engines of the period with six cast-iron cylinders mounted in pairs with common heads. This engine was also produced by Alfa Romeo.

Applications

Specifications (V.4B)

General characteristics

  • Type: Six-cylinder, water-cooled, in-line piston engine
  • Displacement: 14.3 liters (874 cubic inches)
  • Length: 1,470mm (58 in)
  • Width: 460mm (18.11 in)
  • Height: 1,020mm (40.15 in)
  • Dry weight: 264kg (584 lb)

Components

  • Fuel system: Carburetor
  • Cooling system: Water

Performance

  • Power output: 150hp (112 kW) at 1,800 RPM

See also

Related lists

References

Notes

  1. ^ Gunston 1989, p. 82.

Bibliography

  • Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9