CANT Z.516
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1923 |
| Headquarters | Italy |
The CANT Z.516 was an Italian three-engine monoplane floatplane bomber prototype developed at the onset of World War II. It never entered operational service.
Design and development
The Z.516, with "Z" indicating a design by Filippo Zappata, originated from a 1939 requirement to enhance the existing three-engine CANT Z.506 reconnaissance bomber. Development commenced in early 1940 under Zappata’s supervision. The design incorporated the fuselage and powerplant from the proven Z.1007 Alcione bomber to create a seaplane variant. Its maiden flight occurred on 3 August 1940; however, the Regia Aeronautica found its flight performance unsatisfactory, leading to the termination of further development.
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