Partenavia P.70 Alpha
Partenavia · Italy · first flew 1972 · light aircraft
The Partenavia P.70 Alpha was a 1970s Italian two-seat light aerobatic trainer designed by Luigi Pascale and built by Partenavia.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.06 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing two-seat aerobatic trainer
- Single Continental O-200-A piston engine
- Short 8.5 m span with a load limit of +6 g
A small low-wing aerobatic two-seater 7.06 m long with an 8.5 m wingspan.
Specifications
- The Partenavia P.70 Alpha has a length of 7.06 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 8.5 m (28 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The first flight took place on 24 April 1972.
Variants
Only one example of the type was built.
Where you'll see it
It was powered by a 100 hp Continental O-200-A engine, with a maximum speed of 225 km/h and a ceiling of 4,000 m.
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