Piaggio P.166M
Piaggio · Italy · first flew 1957 · transport aircraft
The Piaggio P.166M is an Italian twin-engine utility transport derived from the civil P.166, serving military operators in liaison and maritime patrol roles.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 11.6 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Pusher-propeller high-wing Italian twin
- Gull-wing appearance with engines behind wing
- Compact utility transport
Notable for its pusher propeller arrangement on a high gull wing, giving it a distinctive rear-engine appearance unusual among utility twins.
Specifications
- The Piaggio P.166M has a length of 11.6 m (38 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.25 m (47 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 387 km/h (240 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The P.166 first flew in 1957 as a development of the earlier P.136 flying boat, retaining the distinctive pusher-engine configuration. The M suffix denotes military variants optimised for patrol and utility transport.
Variants
The P.166 family includes the P.166B, C, DL3, and M variants; later versions received turboprop engines as the P.166DL3.
Where you'll see it
The Italian Air Force and Navy operated the P.166M for liaison, maritime patrol, and training, with some aircraft remaining in service into the 1990s.
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