Piaggio P.111
Piaggio Aerospace · Italy · first flew 1941 · fighter
The Piaggio P.111 was an Italian single-seat fighter prototype that flew in 1941, representing Piaggio's attempt to produce a high-performance combat aircraft during World War II.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Italian single-engine fighter prototype of 1941
- Inline engine with prominent chin radiator
- Clean retractable-gear monoplane design
A clean, mid-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage, an inline engine, and relatively large span for its fuselage length; its proportions are notably large for a single-seat fighter of the period.
Specifications
- The Piaggio P.111 has a length of 12.4 m (41 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.3 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 575 km/h (357 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Designed as a high-speed interceptor, the P.111 flew in 1941 but did not progress beyond the prototype stage. Italian fighter development during the war was complicated by engine availability and the dominance of established designs from Fiat and Macchi. Only a single prototype was built.
Variants
Only one prototype was constructed; no production variants followed.
Where you'll see it
The P.111 did not enter operational service with the Regia Aeronautica.
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