Ambrosini Sagittario
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Italy |
The Ambrosini Sagittario was an Italian aircraft designed for aerodynamic research, evolving from the manufacturer's earlier S.7 model.
Development
The design incorporated new swept wings and wooden tail surfaces attached to the original S.7 fuselage. The wings featured a leading edge swept back at an angle of 45 degrees. Initially, the aircraft retained the S.7’s original piston engine, and was designated the Ambrosini S.7 Freccia (meaning Arrow).
Following multiple test flights in this setup, beginning on 5 January 1953, the piston powerplant was removed and replaced by a Turbomeca Marboré turbojet engine producing 3.7 kN (840 lbf) of thrust, at which point the aircraft was renamed Sagittario. The engine’s air intake was positioned at the very front of the fuselage, with exhaust gases expelled beneath the fuselage below the cockpit. The original tailwheel undercarriage remained in use, necessitating protective shielding to prevent damage to the tail wheel from jet exhaust heat.
The subsequent Aerfer Sagittario 2 model featured a tricycle landing gear arrangement and a cockpit canopy made entirely of transparent material.
Operators
- Italian Air Force operated the sole unit for evaluation purposes
Specifications
See also
References
Bibliography
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