Caproni Vizzola 2
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1938 · glider
The Caproni Vizzola MF and 2 were single-seat gliders built in Italy just before World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × none, embedded-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing single-seat glider
- Span of 14 metres
- Built for aerobatic training
Look for a small high-wing single-seat training glider.
Specifications
- The Caproni Vizzola 2 has a length of 6.55 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14 m (46 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The Vizzola 2 was developed from the Vizzola MF and first flew in 1938. It was built by Caproni Vizzola with the Gliding Group Tommaso del Molin of Varese.
Variants
The MF and the 2 differed only in their fuselages. Only one of each was built.
Where you'll see it
Intended as training aircraft capable of aerobatics, both were successful in Italian competitions.
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