Isotta Fraschini V.4
Appearance
Isotta Fraschini V.4 | |
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Isotta Fraschini V.4b on display at the Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics | |
Type | Piston engine |
Manufacturer | Isotta Fraschini |
First run | 1916 |
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
[edit]- CANT 7
- Caproni Ca.3
- Caproni Ca.30
- Caproni Ca.33
- Caproni Ca.34
- Caproni Ca.35
- Caproni Ca.36
- FBA Type H
- Macchi L.1
- Macchi M.5
- Macchi M.6
- Macchi M.8
- SIAI S.8
Variants
[edit]- V.4
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- V.4A
- V.4B
- V.4Bb
Engines on display
[edit]- A V.4b is on display in the Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics.
- The Caproni Ca.36 on display in the National Museum of the United States Air Force is fitted with a V.4b engine.
- A V.4b is on display in the Polish Aviation Museum.
Specifications (V.4b)
[edit]Data from Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War I (2001);[2] Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics placard description
General characteristics
- Type: Six-cylinder, water-cooled, in-line piston engine[2]
- Bore: 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Stroke: 180 mm (7.09 in)
- Displacement: 14.3 L (874 cu in)
- Length: 1,470 mm (58 in)
- Width: 460 mm (18.11 in)
- Height: 1,020 mm (40.15 in)
- Dry weight: 264 kg (584 lb)
Components
- Valvetrain: Overhead camshaft[2]
- Fuel system: Twin carburettors, two six spark magnetos[2]
- Oil system: Forced feed[2]
- Cooling system: Water; cylinders in pairs, each pair in a steel water jacket[2]
Performance
- Power output: 142 kW (190 hp) at 1,450 rpm[2]
- Compression ratio: 4.8
See also
[edit]Related lists
References
[edit]Wikimedia Commons has media related to Isotta Fraschini V.4.
Notes
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Gunston, Bill. World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines. Cambridge, England. Patrick Stephens Limited, 1989. ISBN 1-85260-163-9
- Taylor, Michael (2001). Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War I. London: Jane's Publishing Company. p. 290. ISBN 1-85170-347-0.