Partenavia P.68
Partenavia · Italy · first flew 1970 · light aircraft
The Partenavia P.68, now the Vulcanair P68, is an Italian six-seat light twin designed by Luigi Pascale.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.55 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- High-wing twin-engine monoplane
- Fixed tricycle undercarriage on early versions
- Six-seat cabin
A high-wing twin piston light aircraft with a six-seat cabin and, on most versions, a fixed tricycle undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Partenavia P.68 has a length of 9.55 m (31 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12 m (39 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew on 25 May 1970 at Naples and gained type certification on 17 November 1971. Type responsibility passed to Vulcanair in 1998.
Variants
Versions include the Victor, the retractable-gear P.68R, the turbocharged P.68C-TC, the Observer and the turboprop Viator.
Where you'll see it
It is used for light transport and training, and the Observer variant for observation work, including by police forces. Over 400 have been built.
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