Piaggio P.148
Piaggio · Italy · first flew 1951 · light aircraft
The Piaggio P.148 is a 1950s Italian two-seat primary or aerobatic training monoplane designed and built by Piaggio Aero.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.44 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- All-metal low-wing cantilever monoplane
- Fixed tailwheel landing gear
- Side-by-side seating for two, with an optional third seat
A low-wing trainer with a Lycoming flat-six engine, a two-bladed constant-speed propeller and fixed tailwheel gear.
Specifications
- The Piaggio P.148 has a length of 8.44 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.12 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 234 km/h (145 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The prototype first flew on 12 February 1951 and was ordered into production for the air force primary training schools after testing by the Italian Air Force.
Variants
A four-seat variant was developed as the P.149.
Where you'll see it
The Italian Air Force operated 70 from 1951 until 1979 and returned the type to service in 1970. Some were sold to the Somali Air Corps as trainers.
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