Fiat G.12
Fiat Aviazione · Italy · first flew 1940 · transport aircraft
The Fiat G.12 was an Italian three-engine low-wing transport and airliner of the Second World War era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 3 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 22.35 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Three radial engines — nose and both wings
- Low-wing transport monoplane
- Long airliner-style cabin
A three-engine monoplane in the Italian trimotor tradition, with engines on the nose and both wings.
Specifications
- The Fiat G.12 has a length of 22.35 m (73 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 29.2 m (96 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 4.
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History
First flown in 1940, it served both civil and military transport roles for Italy and later operators.
Variants
Built in airliner, military transport, and long-range versions with differing engines.
Where you'll see it
Used by the Regia Aeronautica and Italian airlines, with some postwar civil use.
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