Piaggio P.150
Piaggio · Italy · first flew 1952 · light aircraft
The Piaggio P.150 was a 1950s Italian two-seat trainer designed and built by Piaggio.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing monoplane trainer
- Single nine-cylinder radial engine in the nose
- Two seats
A low-wing two-seat trainer with a radial engine and a machine gun in the port wing.
Specifications
- The Piaggio P.150 has a length of 9.25 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.9 m (42 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 350 km/h (217 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was built to meet an Italian Air Force requirement to replace the North American T-6, and first flew in 1952. It had a 600 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp radial engine.
Variants
Only one was built, so there were no variants.
Where you'll see it
The Italian Air Force was the primary user, and the aircraft was retired in 1954.
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