Fiat APR.2
Fiat · Italy · first flew 1935 · airliner
The Fiat APR.2 was a prototype airliner built in Italy in 1935. It carried 12 passengers.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.32 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Sleek low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Tailwheel undercarriage with main units retracting into the engine nacelles
- Two Fiat A.59 engines, one on each wing
A sleek low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional configuration. The main undercarriage units retract into the engine nacelles, one on each wing, and two 700 hp Fiat A.59 engines power it.
Specifications
- The Fiat APR.2 has a length of 14.32 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 19.5 m (64 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 390 km/h (242 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The APR.2 flew in 1935 and was introduced on Ala Littoria's Milan-Turin-Paris route. Its design served as a starting point for the Fiat BR.20 bomber.
Variants
Only one example was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
At its introduction on the Milan-Turin-Paris route it was believed to be the fastest airliner in regular service in the world.
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