Piaggio P.136
Piaggio · Italy · first flew 1948 · light aircraft
The Piaggio P.136 is an Italian twin-engine amphibian flying boat built by Piaggio. It has an all-metal hull, pusher propellers, a gull wing and retractable landing gear.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Gull wing carrying two pusher engines above the leading edge
- All-metal flying boat hull
- Cooling scoops above the wing leading edges and retractable landing gear
A small amphibian with a gull-shaped high wing, two pusher engines mounted on top of the wing and a boat-type hull.
Specifications
- The Piaggio P.136 has a length of 10.8 m (35 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.53 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 335 km/h (208 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype first flew in late 1948, and certification tests were reportedly complete about six months later. Many parts, including the three-bladed constant-speed propellers, were designed by Piaggio itself.
Variants
In the United States it was sold as the Royal Gull, with about 75 modifications to suit North American needs. The land-based Piaggio P.166 utility aircraft was later developed from it.
Where you'll see it
It could carry up to five people with baggage and was meant for both rough water and compact grass strips. Francis Trecker of Kearney and Trecker brought it to the North American market after seeing one fly in 1954.
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- Piaggio P.148
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