Isotta Fraschini V.6
1910s Italian aircraft piston engine
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The Isotta Fraschini V.6 was an Italian six-cylinder, water-cooled, in-line piston aero engine of the late World War I period, the "V" denoted "Volo" or "flight".[1] Its construction was fairly typical of contemporary aircraft engines, using six cast-iron cylinders mounted in pairs with common heads.
| V.6 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Piston aero engine |
| Manufacturer | Isotta Fraschini |
| First run | 1917 |
Variants
- V.6
- V.6bis
Applications
Specifications (V.6)
Data from Gunston.
General characteristics
- Type: Six-cylinder, water-cooled, in-line piston engine
- Bore: 140 mm (5.5 in)
- Stroke: 180 mm (7.1 in)
- Displacement: 16.6 L (1,013 cu in)
- Dry weight: 281 kg (619 lb)
Components
- Fuel system: Carburettor
- Cooling system: Water-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 186 kW (250 hp) at 1,650 rpm
