Isotta-Fraschini V.4

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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"). 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.

[edit] Specifications (Isotta-Fraschini 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) @ 1,800 RPM

[edit] Applications

• Caproni Ca.3
• Caproni Ca.30
• Macchi L.1
• Macchi M.5
• SIAI S.8

[edit] References

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