CANT Z.1011
Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini · Italy · first flew 1936 · transport aircraft
The CANT Z.1011 was an Italian trimotored transport aircraft of the mid-1930s from the Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini, a manufacturer known primarily for flying boats and maritime aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Italian three-engine high-wing flying boat or seaplane transport
- CANT trimotor with parasol or high-wing layout
- 1930s Italian maritime transport design
A high-wing trimotor with one engine in the nose and one under each wing, typical of 1930s Italian utility transports — identified by its CANT provenance and the maritime-industry build quality of its structure.
Specifications
- The CANT Z.1011 has a length of 17 m (56 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25 m (82 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 3-4, passengers.
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History
Built by CANT in Trieste in 1936, the Z.1011 was a land-based transport variant within a company better known for its seaplane designs such as the Z.501 and Z.506. Production was limited and the type remained obscure.
Variants
No significant variants are recorded.
Where you'll see it
Operated in small numbers in Italy for utility transport; the type did not achieve significant production or export.
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