Tag: Aircraft
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Fiat G.55 Centauro in Argentine Service
Fiat G.55 Centauro in Argentine Service The Fiat G.55 Centauro entered Argentine service in the immediate post-war period as part of a broader effort by the Fuerza Aérea Argentina to modernise its fighter arm with high-performance European designs. Originally designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli for Fiat during the Second World War, the G.55 had earned a… Read more
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Fiat G.55 Centauro Evaluated by Britain
Fiat G.55 Centauro Evaluated by Britain The Fiat G.55 Centauro was one of the most capable Italian fighters of the Second World War, and its post-armistice evaluation by Britain confirmed that assessment. Designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli and produced by Fiat for the Regia Aeronautica, the G.55 formed part of Italy’s “Serie 5” generation. Like its… Read more
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Fiat G.55 Centauro
Fiat G.55 Centauro The Fiat G.55 Centauro was among the most capable Italian fighters of the Second World War. Designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli, it first flew on 30 April 1942 and was powered by the license-built Daimler-Benz DB 605A (Fiat RA.1050 R.C.58 Tifone). It combined a robust airframe with heavy armament, typically three 20 mm… Read more