IMAM Ro.5
IMAM (Meridionali) · Italy · first flew 1929 · light aircraft
The IMAM Ro.5 was an Italian two-seat sport aircraft designed by Alessandro Tonini and produced by IMAM in the late 1920s. It first flew in 1929.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol-wing monoplane
- Two open cockpits in tandem
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage and a single Walter NZ 85 radial in the nose
Look for a small parasol-wing monoplane with two tandem open cockpits and a tailskid. The Ro.5bis has a long canopy over both seats.
Specifications
- The IMAM Ro.5 has a length of 6.94 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was a conventional parasol-wing monoplane with a fixed tailskid undercarriage and two open cockpits in tandem. It was powered by a 63 kW (85 hp) Walter NZ 85 seven-cylinder radial.
Variants
A later version, the Ro.5bis, had the cockpits enclosed under a long canopy.
Where you'll see it
It proved popular with private owners and flying clubs and was built in large numbers. The Regia Aeronautica bought some for use as trainers and liaison aircraft, and the Spanish Air Force also operated the type.
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