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Isotta Fraschini Bianchi V.4B 

Country:Italy
Type:inline engine
Year:1915

An engine designed and manufactured by Fabrica Automobili Isotta-Fraschini in Milan and under licence by Bianchi. It was equipped with two Zenith-type carburettors and a decompressor to facilitate engine starting. In the presented version, forced lubrication was provided by an oil pump.

The Isotta-Fraschini V.4b engine was used in Macchi M.5 flying boats and in the three-engined Caproni Ca.30 and Ca.36 heavy bombers.

Technical data:

Configuration6-cylinder inline
Coolingwater
Compression ratio5.0
Displacement14.3 l
Weight275 kg
Maximum power170 hp at 1,450 rpm