IMAM Ro.41
IMAM · Italy · first flew 1934 · fighter
The IMAM Ro.41 was an Italian light biplane fighter that served with the Regia Aeronautica in the 1930s and 1940s, mainly as a trainer.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.38 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-bay biplane with a single radial engine in the nose
- Single-seat fighter layout with two machine guns
- Fixed-pitch two-blade wooden propeller
A small single-seat biplane with a radial engine in the nose and two 7.7 mm machine guns.
Specifications
- The IMAM Ro.41 has a length of 6.38 m (21 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.81 m (29 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 320 km/h (199 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
The prototype first flew on 16 June 1934. The type was obsolescent as a fighter when it appeared, yet it was used in that role until 1940.
Variants
A prototype and 743 production aircraft were built, powered by a 335 kW Piaggio Stella P.VII radial engine.
Where you'll see it
It entered service in 1935 with the Regia Aeronautica and was later used mainly as a trainer. The Luftwaffe also showed an interest in it as a trainer, and it remained in service until 1950.
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