Fiat AS.1
Fiat · Italy · first flew 1924 · light aircraft
The Fiat AS.1 was a small Italian sport and racing monoplane of the early 1920s, built by Fiat as part of its aviation sporting programme. It participated in Italian light aircraft competitions of the period.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- 1920s Italian low-wing racing monoplane
- Small single-seat sportplane with enclosed cowling
- Designed for Italian air race circuits of the mid-1920s
Small low-wing monoplane with clean lines and a close-fitting engine cowl; the relatively long wingspan for a racer and simple undercarriage are typical of 1920s Italian sport designs.
Specifications
- The Fiat AS.1 has a length of 6.1 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.4 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 158 km/h (98 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Fiat produced several light sport aircraft in the early 1920s as part of Italy's vibrant air racing culture. The AS.1 was designed for speed competitions and touring use, featuring a clean low-wing layout with a relatively powerful engine for its size. It competed in Italian national air races alongside designs from Macchi and Savoia.
Variants
Limited production; exact sub-variants of the AS.1 series are not fully documented in available records.
Where you'll see it
Used privately by Italian sport pilots and in racing competitions; not adopted for military or commercial roles.
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