Lockheed T-33
Lockheed T-33 Derived from the P-80, the first operational US jet fighter, the T-33 was developed as a two-seat trainer. The prototype flew on 22 March 1948, and by the summer of 1959, over 5,600 examples had been produced. Many of these operated not only with the US Air Force but also with the air forces of NATO countries. From the autumn of 1952, it […]
Agusta Bell AB.47G
Agusta Bell AB.47G In the early 1950s, the American Bell Model 47 helicopter, the world's first widely used rotorcraft, began to be manufactured under licence in Italy by the company Agusta, which until then had been mainly involved in motorcycle production. The AB.47 G began flight testing [...]
Macchi C.205
Macchi C.205 Developed from the Macchi C.202, the first C.205 flew in April 1942. Faster and better armed than its predecessor, thanks to the greater power of the DB.605 engine and the installation – for the first time on an Italian fighter – of two 20 mm Mauser cannons in the wings, the C.205 was on a par with (and under […]
Macchi C.202
The Macchi C.202, nicknamed “Longnose” by the British due to its pronounced engine cowling, was the most widespread advanced Italian fighter of the Second World War. Fast and manoeuvrable, robust and reliable, the Macchi MC.202 represents the evolution of the MC.200, developing its construction concept around the powerful DB 601 inline engine. In […]
Gabardini monoplane
Aircraft with a metal fuselage and a triangular cross-section at the rear. The wings had steel tube spars and wooden ribs, while the covering was fabric, with the exception of the front section which was sheet metal. It saw military use, albeit indirectly, only during the First World War: under contract to the Army, Gabardini patented approximately […]
Piaggio P.166
Following the modest sales success achieved with the P.136 amphibian aircraft, using its gull wings and engines, Piaggio presented the P.166 in 1957, a twin-engine light aircraft intended for civil operators. The first production version sold well in the United States and Australia as well as […]
North American T-6
The North American T-6 Texan is a low-wing, single-engine advanced trainer aircraft. This aircraft was the backbone of flight schools (and not just them) in an incredible number of countries around the world. The first examples for the Air Force were delivered in 1949. Technical Data: Wingspan […]
Piaggio P.149
The Piaggio P.149 is a basic, low-wing, single-engine military training aircraft developed by the Italian company Piaggio Aero in the Fifties and also produced by the German company Focke-Wulf. Technical Data: Wingspan: 11.12 m; Length: 8.80 m; Height: 2.9 m; Wing area: 18.85 sq m; Empty weight: 1,160 Kg; Maximum weight: 1,680 Kg; […]
Macchi MB-308
Designed by engineer Bazzocchi, this small and elegant aircraft enjoyed considerable success both in Italy and abroad, quickly becoming a prominent feature in many post-war competitions related to the world of tourist and sports aviation. The Air Force ordered 80 units for training and liaison purposes, using them until 1950. At the end of their service life […]
Canadair
The Canadair is an amphibious aircraft specifically designed for firefighting, with the ability to operate efficiently in densely wooded regions; it can also operate on semi-prepared runways as well as (naturally) on water. Over the years, the original firefighting version has also been transformed into a cargo and passenger transport for use in areas with many bodies of water. Technical Data Wingspan [...]