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CNA C.VI

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The CNA C.VI I.R.C.43 was a six-cylinder, supercharged, inverted, inline engine designed and built in Italy in the 1930s. Following standard Italian practice, the designation IRC43 indicated that the engine was inverted, geared down and had a supercharger rated to 4,300 m (14,110 ft).

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Applications

Data from Italian Civil and Military Aircraft 1930-1945

  • CNA Eta
  • CNA 15
  • CNA 25

    • Specifications

    Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1938

    General characteristics

  • Bore: 90 mm (3.54 in)
  • Stroke: 110 mm (4.33 in)
  • Displacement: 4.2 L (256.2 cu in)
  • Dry weight: dry 185 kg (408 lb)

    • Components

  • Valvetrain: Two underhead camshafts, one for inlet valves and one for exhaust
  • Supercharger: Roots type rated to 4,300 m (14,110 ft)
  • Cooling system: Air
  • Reduction gear: 2:1

    • Performance

  • Power output: rated 112 kW (150 hp) at 3,400 rpm at 4,300 m (14,110 ft)
  • Fuel consumption: 0.33 kg/kWh (0.54 lb/hp h)
  • Oil consumption: 24 g/kWh (0.053 lb/hp h)

    • References

    CNA C.VI Wikipedia
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