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Fiat A.54

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Fiat S.p.A.

Fiat A.54

The Fiat A.54 was a seven-cylinder, air-cooled radial engine developed in Italy in the 1930s as a powerplant for aircraft. Amongst others, it powered the Ambrosini SAI.1 and SAI.2 racing aircraft.

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Applications

  • Ambrosini SAI.1
  • Ambrosini SAI.2
  • Caproni Ca.100
  • Fiat G2.4
  • Jona J-6

    • Specifications

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    General characteristics

  • Type: 7-cylinder air-cooled radial
  • Bore: 105 mm (4.13 in)
  • Stroke: 120 mm (4.72 in)
  • Displacement: 7.27 L (443.9 cu in)
  • Length: 1,770 mm (69.69 in)
  • Width: 734 mm (28.93 in)
  • Height: 1,065 mm (41.93 in)
  • Dry weight: 150 kg (330.7 lb)

    • Components

  • Valvetrain: One intake and one sodium-cooled exhaust valve per cylinder
  • Fuel system: 1 Stromberg carburettor
  • Fuel type: 74 octane
  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

    • Performance

  • Power output: 140 hp (104 kW) at 2,100 rpm
  • Compression ratio: 5.5:1
  • Power-to-weight ratio: 0.42 hp/lb (0.7 kW/kg)

    • References

    Fiat A.54 Wikipedia
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