Lancia Tipo 4
| Industry | Aviation engines |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1916 |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Aircraft engines |
The Lancia Tipo 4 represents an Italian aviation engine developed by Lancia during the mid-1910s.
History
Designed as a water-cooled V-12 configuration, this engine was introduced in 1916 featuring a 50-degree angle separating its cylinder banks. The Tipo 4’s bore measured 120.7 mm (4.75 in) while its stroke extended to 180.1 mm (7.09 in). Its overall displacement reached 24.7 L (1,508 cu in). The power output was rated at 240 kW (320 hp) at 1,380 rpm, increasing to 280 kW (380 hp) at 1,420 rpm. This direct-drive unit weighed approximately 340 kg (740 lb). The engine was exported to the United States towards the end of 1917.
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References
- Lancia Michael Frostick. Dalton Watson Ltd., London, 1976.