Fiat A.30
| Company type | Aircraft engine |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Founded | 1920s |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Water-cooled V-12 aircraft engines |
The Fiat A.30 R.A. was a water-cooled V-12 aircraft engine developed in Italy during the 1920s. Manufactured in significant quantities, it powered various air forces up until the onset of World War II. Its output reached 447 kW (600 hp).
Design and development
In the latter part of the 1920s, Fiat introduced a series of water-cooled aircraft powerplants, including models such as the A.20, A.23, A.24, A.25, and the A.30.[1] These engines featured upright V-12 configurations with a 60° angle between cylinder banks; their displacements ranged from 18.7 L to 54.5 L (1,141–3,326 cu in), delivering power between 320 kW and 745 kW (430–1,000 hp). The A.30 R.A., with a displacement of 24.0 L (1,464 cu in), produced 447 kW (600 hp), placing it at the lower end of this spectrum. The suffix R (Riduttori) denoted the inclusion of a geared propeller speed reduction system.[1][2]
Many Fiat A.30 R.A. units were installed in Fiat’s own fighter aircraft and training fighters, notably the Fiat C.R.32.[1][3] Both this model and the Meridionali Ro.37 remained operational within the Regia Aeronautica at Italy’s entry into World War II in 1940, although by then the engine was considerably outdated. Prior to the war, similarly powered CR.30 aircraft had been exported to air forces in Austria, China, and Paraguay, with Austrian units later integrated into the Luftwaffe following the Anschluss.[3] In total, production reached 2,679 units of both A.30 R.A. and A.30 R.A.bis variants.[1]
Variants
According to Thompson[3]
- A.30 R.A.
- A.30 R.A.bis
Applications
According to Thompson[3]
Specifications (A.30 R.A.)
See also
References
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