Fiat G.49
Fiat Aviazione · Italy · first flew 1952 · light aircraft
The Fiat G.49 was an Italian advanced piston-engine trainer developed in the early 1950s to train Italian Air Force pilots transitioning to jets. It featured tandem seating under a long greenhouse canopy and a powerful radial engine.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Italian postwar piston-engine trainer monoplane
- Single radial engine in nose, tandem two-seat cockpit
- Designed as advanced trainer for Italian Air Force
A clean low-wing monoplane with a round radial engine, tandem cockpit under a long canopy, and retractable main gear; elegant proportions typical of Italian post-war design.
Specifications
- The Fiat G.49 has a length of 9.5 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13 m (43 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 370 km/h (230 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli at Fiat, the G.49 first flew in 1952 as a replacement for older trainers. It did not achieve large-scale production as the Italian Air Force quickly shifted to jet trainers, but it demonstrated Fiat's continued post-war aviation capability.
Variants
A small number of variants with different engine fits were evaluated.
Where you'll see it
Limited service with the Italian Air Force as an advanced trainer.
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