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State of the Italian Aeronautical industry
Im going to be doing some short writeups on the various Italian Aeronautical companies. They will be posted here.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
-Siegfried Sassoon
This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "snip" (Aug 2nd 2013, 2:41am)
Caproni
Background: Founded in 1908, the Caproni firm has had great success in past years. Recently bouied by winning contracts for both Carrier-born and land based aircraft, the firm looks to be headed for much more as it is a active partner in both the motorjet and turbojet testing programs.
Current Production aircraft
Ariete: Carrier-borne fighter-bomber
Astore: Bomber Strike Reconnaissance
Atlante: Medium Range Airliner
Ca.164: Primary Trainer [1]
Ca.313: Trainer and Light General Purpose
Notes: [1] This is a modified version of the historic type with better handling to make it suitable as a trainer.
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
-Siegfried Sassoon
Fiat
Background: Born out of consolidations in the aftermath of the Great War, Fiat has been the all but exclusive provider of land based fighters for the Italian armed forces. Recent additions of long range bombers and other types ensure that Fiat will be around for a very long time. Fiat also suplies aircraft engines.
Current Production aircraft
CR.36: Interceptor/Fighter
G.55 Centauro: Fighter
Scorpion: Long Range Bomber and Recon
RS.14: Long range maritime strategic reconnaissance floatplane
G.46: Trainer
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
-Siegfried Sassoon
Breda-CANT
Background: Recently merged, this firm fills a narrow market for both foatplanes and naval attack aricraft.
Current Production aircraft
Ba.67 Occhione: Carrier-based Attack
Z.506: Bomber and naval reconnaissance
Z.511: Float Airliner
Z.1012: Light Transport
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
-Siegfried Sassoon
Macchi-Savoia-Marchetti
Background: Another relatively recent merger, this company has fallen somewhat out of favor with the military but offers several civilian options.
Current Production Aircraft:
Ermes Strategic Reconnaissance aircraft
SM.95 Airliner
SM.102 Light Transport/Airliner [Note: Will have Italian engines]
C.202 Folgore
You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye
Who cheer when soldier lads march by,
Sneak home and pray you'll never know
The hell where youth and laughter go.
-Siegfried Sassoon
Saturday, April 20th 2024, 5:26am
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