Fiat AN.1
Fiat · Italy · first flew 1930 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Fiat AN.1 was an Italian two-seat biplane from 1930, best known as a demonstrator of Fiat's first aircraft diesel engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional two-seat biplane layout
- Fitted with Fiat's first aircraft diesel engine, the AN.1
- Built as a long-distance reconnaissance aircraft
It is a conventional biplane, so it is distinguished mainly by its Fiat diesel engine.
Specifications
- The Fiat AN.1 has a length of 8.75 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.24 m (37 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 204 km/h (127 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It was a reconnaissance aircraft built primarily to explore diesel engines for long-distance flying. It first flew in 1930.
Variants
Only one was built. Its engine, also named AN.1, was based largely on the Fiat A.12 petrol engine with a new compression-ignition upper half.
Where you'll see it
After short test flights at Fiat's Turin works, it made a long-distance flight of about 510 km to Rome in June 1930, flown by Renato Donati, for the Aerial Pageant.
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