Fiat A.25
| Company type | Aircraft engine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1920s |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Water-cooled V-12 aircraft engines |
The Fiat A.25 was a 1920s Italian aircraft engine featuring a water-cooled V-12 configuration. Delivering 708 kW (950 hp), it served the Regia Aeronautica for around fifteen years, powering the Fiat BR.2 and BR.3 bomber aircraft.
Design and development
In the 1920s, Fiat developed multiple water-cooled aircraft engines, such as the A.20, A.22, A.24, A.25, and A.30. These engines shared an upright V-12 layout with a 60° angle between cylinder banks; their displacements varied from 18.7 L up to 54.5 L (1,141–3,324 cu in), producing power outputs ranging from 320 kW to 745 kW (430–1,000 hp).
The A.25 represented the largest and most powerful model in this lineup, generating 710 kW (950 hp) from its 54.5 L (3,324 cu in) capacity. Following government recommendations to streamline their water-cooled engine offerings, Fiat concentrated on the A.20, A.22, and A.30 series, halting further development of the A.25. Consequently, their efforts to increase power shifted toward radial engine designs.
Operational history
The Fiat BR.2 and BR.3 single-engine bombers were the primary aircraft powered by the A.25 engine series produced in quantity. These bombers entered service with the Regia Aeronautica starting in 1925, with some examples continuing in training roles as late as 1939.
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