Aeronautica Lombarda AL-12P
Aeronautica Lombarda · Italy · first flew 1943 · glider
The Aeronautica Lombarda AL-12P, also known as the Ambrosini AL-12P, was a Second World War Italian transport glider built for the Italian Army.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.02 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing transport glider
- Wingspan of about 21 metres
- Two-person crew flying 12 fully equipped troops
Look for a large high-wing military glider about 14 metres long with a 21-metre wingspan.
Specifications
- The Aeronautica Lombarda AL-12P has a length of 14.02 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.34 m (70 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by A. Ambrosini and first flew in 1943.
Variants
It was also known as the Ambrosini AL-12P.
Where you'll see it
Sixteen were built for the Italian Army. Each carried a crew of two and 12 fully equipped troops.
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