Partenavia Oscar
Partenavia · Italy · first flew 1965 · light aircraft
The Partenavia Oscar was an Italian two-seat high-wing light aircraft produced in the 1960s by Partenavia of Naples, offering an affordable touring and training platform with strut-braced high-wing layout.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.23 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Italian high-wing two-seat light aircraft
- Strut-braced parasol wing with enclosed cabin
- Partenavia's entry in the touring monoplane market
High-wing strut-braced monoplane with rounded fuselage and a two-seat side-by-side cabin; similar in outline to Cessna 150 but with Italian styling and Partenavia design details.
Specifications
- The Partenavia Oscar has a length of 7.23 m (24 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.99 m (33 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Partenavia — best known for the later P.68 Observer — produced the Oscar during the 1960s as a small high-wing two-seater competing in the popular touring segment. The Oscar appeared in 1965 and attracted some export interest.
Variants
The Oscar series included variants designated by letters (Oscar B, Oscar 100) reflecting engine and equipment differences.
Where you'll see it
The Oscar served Italian and some foreign flying clubs and private owners through the late 1960s and 1970s before being superseded by later Partenavia products.
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