Isotta Fraschini V.5
| Industry | Aero engine manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1900s |
| Headquarters | Italy |
The Isotta Fraschini V.5 was an Italian inline piston aero engine from 1916 featuring eight water-cooled cylinders, developed during World War I. The letter "V" in its designation referred to "Volo," meaning "flight," rather than indicating the cylinder configuration.[1]
Design
The V.5's design reflected typical characteristics of engines from its era, employing cast-iron cylinders arranged in pairs that shared common heads and integrated water jackets. It shared numerous design elements with the six-cylinder Isotta Fraschini V.4, which was produced around the same period. Despite delivering substantial power, its considerable weight made it more appropriate for use in airships rather than conventional aircraft, a trait common among several Isotta Fraschini powerplants.[1]