Italy's Fiat G.12 transport
Photos
Design
In 1939 the Fiat G.12 was designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli to be a civilian transport flying internationally.1 Once World War II started the military requisitioned all of them.1
The G.12 was a low wing monoplane that had a composite structure and covering.1 The landing gear was retractable.1
Prototype
The G.12 first flew in May 1941.1
Production
- Fiat G.12:
- Manufacturer: Fiat S.A.1
Variants
- Fiat G.12:
Usage
Specifications
| Fiat G.121 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Transport1 |
| Crew | 41 |
| Passengers | 141, 22 soldiers1 |
| Engine (Type) | 3: Fiat A.74 RC 421 |
| Cylinders | Radial 141 |
| HP | 800 each1 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 93' 10"1 |
| Length | 65' 11"1 |
| Height | 16' 1"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 33,100 lb1 |
| Maximum load | |
| Performance | |
| Speed | 242 mph1 |
| Cruising speed | |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 27,900'1 |
| Range | 1,430 miles1 |
| Armament | 2: MG1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 1, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
