Fiat G.46
Fiat S.p.A. · Italy · first flew 1947 · light aircraft
The Fiat G.46 was a two-seat piston-engined advanced trainer built in Italy after World War II, designed for both basic and aerobatic instruction.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Clean oval-section fuselage with radial engine |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine Italian trainer with low tapered wing
- Tandem cockpit under long canopy
- Clean oval-section fuselage with radial engine
Distinguished by its clean low-wing layout, tandem cockpit with continuous canopy, and neatly cowled radial or in-line engine; resembles a scaled-down wartime fighter trainer.
Specifications
- The Fiat G.46 has a length of 8.6 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.4 m (34 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 310 km/h (193 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
Designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli, the G.46 first flew in 1947 and entered service with the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) as a replacement for wartime trainers. It was produced in several variants and exported to a small number of air arms.
Variants
The G.46A had an in-line engine, while later variants used radial engines; the G.46B was the primary production version used by the Italian Air Force.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Aeronautica Militare through the 1950s and was also operated by Syria and other customers.
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