Fiat A.80 Explained

The Fiat A.80 was an 18-cylinder, twin-row, air-cooled, radial aircraft engine produced during World War II. Rated at, it was a more powerful development of the 14-cylinder Fiat A.74.

Variants

Fiat A.80 R.C.20:With reduction gear and supercharger, rated altitude 2000m (7,000feet).

Fiat A.80 R.C.40:With reduction gear and supercharger, rated altitude 4000m (13,000feet).

Fiat A.80 R.C.41:With reduction gear and supercharger, rated altitude 4100m (13,500feet).

Applications

• Aeronautica Umbra Trojani AUT.18
  • Breda Ba.65 CANSA FC.20
• CANT Z.509
  • Fiat BR.20 Cicogna Fiat G.18
• Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero

References

• Gunston, Bill. (1986). World Encyclopaedia of Aero Engines. Patrick Stephens: Wellingborough. p. 56
• Ragazzi, Paolo (1938). The Power of Aircraft Engines at Altitude. p. 3