Partenavia P.59 Jolly
Partenavia · Italy · first flew 1960 · light aircraft
The Partenavia P.59 Jolly was an Italian two-seat training monoplane designed by Partenavia to meet a requirement of the Aero Club d'Italia. It first flew in 1960.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.56 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- High-wing monoplane with a nose-mounted engine
- Fixed tailwheel landing gear
- Two seats side by side in an enclosed cockpit
A small high-wing two-seater with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage and an enclosed side-by-side cockpit. Only the single prototype existed.
Specifications
- The Partenavia P.59 Jolly has a length of 6.56 m (22 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.21 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 197 km/h (122 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The requirement was for a standard trainer for the Italian national flying clubs. The prototype first flew on 2 February 1960 with a nose-mounted 95 hp Continental engine.
Variants
The aircraft was later re-engined with a 100 hp Continental O-200 and its wing span was increased. Only one Jolly was built.
Where you'll see it
The Jolly lost the competition, which was won by the Aviamilano P.19 Scricciolo, and so it did not enter production.
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