CANT 6
Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini · Italy · first flew 1925 · transport aircraft
The CANT 6 was an Italian biplane flying boat produced in the mid-1920s for passenger and maritime patrol use by the Regia Marina and civil operators.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Italian inter-war biplane flying boat
- Twin engines in tractor configuration above lower wing
- Wooden and fabric construction typical of 1920s Italian flying boats
A typical 1920s Italian biplane flying boat with twin engines; indistinguishable from contemporaries without markings, typical of Italian interwar marine aircraft design.
Specifications
- The CANT 6 has a length of 14.94 m (49 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 22.11 m (73 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 180 km/h (112 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4.
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History
Built by CANT (Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini) in Trieste, the CANT 6 was one of a series of Italian flying boats developed in the interwar period. It served in modest numbers with Italian naval aviation.
Variants
A small number of examples were built with minor variations in engine and equipment.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Regia Marina and Italian civil operators during the mid to late 1920s.
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