Fiat G.2
| Industry | Automotive and aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founder | Giovanni Agnelli |
| Headquarters | Turin , Italy |
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The Fiat G.2 was an Italian-designed three-engine monoplane intended for passenger transport, accommodating six individuals. It was created by Giuseppe Gabrielli and manufactured by Fiat.
Development
Marking a significant milestone for Fiat, the G.2 was the company’s inaugural low-wing cantilever monoplane. Its construction featured an all-metal framework, while the control surfaces were covered with fabric. The aircraft was equipped with a fixed wide-track tailwheel undercarriage; the main wheels were enclosed within aerodynamic spats. The tailwheel, capable of free rotation, replaced the traditional tailskid.
Propulsion came from three inline piston engines—specifically, the Fiat A.60 engines—with one positioned at the nose of the fuselage and the other two housed in nacelles attached to the wings. Additional variants incorporated alternative engine configurations. The cabin offered enclosed seating for six passengers.
The prototype took to the skies for its maiden flight in 1932.
Despite its innovative design, the G.2 struggled commercially and saw limited operation, primarily serving on routes between Turin and Milan under the ALI airline.
Variants
- G.2
- Model equipped with three 101 kW (135 hp) Fiat A.60 inline piston engines.
- G.2/2
- Version powered by three 97 kW (130 hp) Alfa Romeo 110-1 inline engines.
- G.2/3
- Variant using three 90 kW (120 hp) de Havilland Gipsy Major inline engines.
- G.2/4
- Model fitted with three 104 kW (139 hp) Fiat A.54 radial engines.
Operators
Specifications (G.2)
See also
Notes
References
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 1796
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