Nardi FN.305
Fratelli Nardi · Italy · first flew 1935 · light aircraft
The Nardi FN.305 was an Italian low-wing fighter trainer and liaison monoplane designed by Fratelli Nardi, first flown in 1935 and built mainly by Piaggio as the two-seat tandem FN.305A.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.98 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Italian two-seat low-wing training monoplane
- Enclosed side-by-side cockpit
- Clean retractable-gear design for 1930s
Compact low-wing monoplane with a wide enclosed side-by-side cabin, single radial or inline engine, and notably clean lines for the period; the broad fuselage and enclosed cockpit give it a modern appearance.
Specifications
- The Nardi FN.305 has a length of 6.98 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.47 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 300 km/h (186 mph).
- Typical crew: 2 (tandem).
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History
First flown in 1935, the FN.305 was adopted by the Regia Aeronautica as a training and liaison aircraft. It was also exported to several countries and achieved success in air races. Production continued through the late 1930s.
Variants
The FN.305 prototype was re-engined with an Alfa Romeo 115 as the FN.305A, the two-seat main production variant; the FN.305B and FN.305C were single-seaters, and two long-range FN.305Ds had Walter Bora radials. The FN.315 was an improved development.
Where you'll see it
The FN.305 served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica and saw export service in several countries including Romania and Iraq.
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