Isotta Fraschini Astro 7
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive, aircraft engines |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Headquarters | Italy |
The Astro 7 was a radial aircraft engine with seven cylinders, developed by Isotta Fraschini during the 1930s.
Design and development
Established in 1898, Fabrica Automobili Isotta Fraschini (commonly known as Isotta Fraschini) initially focused on manufacturing automobiles and internal combustion engines. The company became a prominent supplier of engines for Italian military planes and airships throughout World War I, positioning itself as one of Italy’s foremost engine manufacturers. Despite possessing an extensive range of engine models at the start of World War II, Isotta Fraschini secured only limited large-scale contracts. Among its offerings, the seven-cylinder radial Astro 7 C did not achieve significant commercial success and failed to generate substantial returns relative to its development expenses.[1] [2]
The Astro 7 C was a conventional air-cooled radial engine equipped with a supercharger, enabling it to sustain adequate power output up to altitudes around 4,000 m (13,000 ft), depending on the supercharger gearing.[1] Due to its limited use, production volumes for the Astro 7 C series remained low.
Variants
Information sourced from: Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1938,[3] Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1937[1]
- Astro 7 C.20
- Delivered 370 kW (500 hp) at 2,000 rpm when operating at an altitude of 2,000 m (6,600 ft)[1]
- Astro 7 C.21
- Produced 340 kW (460 hp) at 2,000 rpm at 2,100 m (6,900 ft)[3]
- Astro 7 C.40
- Generated 330 kW (440 hp) at 2,000 rpm at an elevation of 4,000 m (13,000 ft)[3]
Applications
- Caproni Ca.406A (planned installation)[4]
Specifications (Astro 7 C.20)
See also
References
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