CANSA FC.12
CANSA · Italy · first flew 1940 · fighter
The CANSA FC.12 was an Italian single-seat fighter prototype of the early WWII period, designed to compete with the Macchi and Reggiane fighters entering Regia Aeronautica service. It demonstrated competitive performance but did not reach production.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.52 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Italian WWII-era low-wing fighter prototype with inline liquid-cooled engine
- Clean monoplane profile with retractable undercarriage
- Single-seat cockpit with framed canopy typical of Italian fighters of the period
The FC.12 resembles other Italian low-wing inline-engined fighters of the period such as the Macchi C.200; it is distinguished by its CANSA origins and smaller overall dimensions.
Specifications
- The CANSA FC.12 has a length of 7.52 m (25 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 452 km/h (281 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Costruzioni Aeronautiche Novaresi S.A. (CANSA) developed the FC.12 as a private venture in 1940, achieving around 452 km/h in trials. The Regia Aeronautica's preference for established manufacturers and the complexity of Italian wartime procurement meant the type was not ordered.
Variants
The FC.12 was a prototype series; no production variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Never entered operational service, remaining a manufacturer's prototype through its evaluation.
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