Fiat AS.3

The Italian aircraft engine Fiat AS.3 was a piston engine with 12 cylinders.

History

Fiat developed the AS.3 as hubraumvergrößerte version of the racing engine Fiat AS.2. He came into the Macchi M.52 at the Schneider Trophy in 1927 for use. In this first international appearance retired from all three M.52. Only in 1928 could the advanced M.52R at the Schneider Trophy in 1928 reached the second place with the Fiat AS.3 - behind the new Supermarine S.6, but prior to last year's winner Supermarine S.5.

Use

  • Macchi M.52

Specifications

333238
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