Hispano-Suiza 12Z

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Hispano-Suiza 12Z
Type	V-12 piston aero engine
National origin	France
Manufacturer	Hispano-Suiza
First run	1939
Major applications	Arsenal VB 10 Hispano Aviación HA-1112 Ikarus S-49C
Produced	1944-1955
Number built	400[1]
Developed from	Hispano-Suiza 12Y

The 12Z, designated Type 89 by the company, was the final production evolution of the series of Hispano-Suiza V-12 aircraft engines. The Z model was in the middle of development when France fell to the Germans during World War II. A small number were produced before and during the war but following the occupation of Vichy France, the German occupation government did not allow full-scale production to start. After the war development would resume and small numbers were built to equip new designs, but the rapid introduction of the jet engine ended further development.