Fiat G.8
Fiat · Italy · first flew 1934 · light aircraft
The Fiat G.8 was a military utility biplane produced in Italy in the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Conventional biplane with staggered, unequal-span wings braced in a Warren truss
- Pilot and passenger or instructor in tandem open cockpits
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage with divided main units
Look for a small Warren-truss braced biplane with unequal-span wings and tandem open cockpits.
Specifications
- The Fiat G.8 has a length of 7 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.76 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 212 km/h (132 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed and built at the CMASA works in Pisa, which became part of Fiat in 1930, so it is sometimes called the CMASA G.8. It first flew on 24 February 1934.
Variants
Production: about 61 were built.
Where you'll see it
The Regia Aeronautica bought 60 for liaison and training duties. The Italian Air Force still operated three until 1950, and Spain also flew the type.
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