Cesare Pallavicino
Cesare Pallavicino | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1893 Rome, Italy |
| Died | 1976 Bergamo, Italy |
| Occupation(s) | Aeronautical engineer, aircraft designer |
| Known for | Leading design office at Caproni (1935–1941); designing numerous Italian aircraft including Breda Ba.15, Caproni Ca.135, and the Lambretta scooter |
Cesare Pallavicino (born in Rome in 1893, died in Bergamo in 1976) was a prominent Italian aeronautical engineer who led the design office at Caproni between 1935 and 1941. He was responsible for creating numerous significant Italian aircraft, including models such as the Breda Ba.15, Breda Ba.18, Breda Ba.19, Breda Ba.27, Breda Ba.35, and Breda Ba.39. His portfolio at Caproni encompassed the development of the Caproni Ca.135, Caproni Ca.309, Caproni Ca.311, Caproni Ca.312, Caproni Ca.313, Caproni Ca.314, and Caproni Ca.315. Additionally, his contributions extended to wartime aircraft like the Caproni Ca.355, SABCA S 47, Caproni Ca.335, Caproni Ca.350, and Caproni Ca.380.
Life
Engineer Pallavicino completed his studies in 1922 and graduated from the Politecnico di Torino in 1927 with a focus on aircraft manufacturing. He commenced his career at Società Italiana Ernesto Breda as a design engineer, where he was involved in developing several aircraft including the Ba.15, Ba.18, Ba.19, Ba.27, Ba.35, and Ba.39. In 1935, he transitioned to the role of chief designer at Caproni. During his tenure there, he brought to fruition numerous designs such as the renowned Caproni AP.1, as well as the Caproni Ca.135, Caproni Ca.309, Caproni Ca.311, Caproni Ca.312, Caproni Ca.313, Caproni Ca.314, and Caproni Ca.315. His work also included pre-war projects like the Caproni Ca.331 and other models such as the Caproni Ca.355, SABCA S 47, Caproni Ca .335, Caproni Ca.350, and the Caproni Ca.380.
In 1946, shortly before relocating to Argentina, Pallavicino devoted his expertise to designing the Lambretta, which became one of Italy’s most iconic scooters alongside the Piaggio Vespa.
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