Piaggio P.50
Piaggio · Italy · first flew 1937 · bomber
The Piaggio P.50 was an Italian four-engine heavy bomber prototype developed in the late 1930s for the Regia Aeronautica. It was one of Italy's few attempts at producing a strategic heavy bomber.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 4 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 19.81 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Late-1930s Italian four-engine heavy bomber prototype
- High-wing monoplane with four radial engines
- Large Italian strategic bomber design
A large high-wing four-engine monoplane bomber; the four radial engines in underwing nacelles and high-wing configuration distinguish it from contemporary Italian medium bombers.
Specifications
- The Piaggio P.50 has a length of 19.81 m (65 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25.78 m (85 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 435 km/h (270 mph).
- Typical crew: 6-7.
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History
The P.50 first flew in 1937 and was evaluated as a potential heavy bomber for the Italian Air Force. Despite reasonable performance, it was not ordered into production, and Italy instead relied on medium bombers during World War Two.
Variants
Prototype only; no production variants were built.
Where you'll see it
The P.50 did not enter operational service with the Regia Aeronautica.
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