Regia Aeronautica

Fiat G.50 Freccia



Model: Fiat G.50 Freccia
Power Plant: 1-840hp Fiat A.74 RC 38
Dimensions: Wing Span 31.8'; Length 27.1'
Maximum Speed: 473 km/h at 6000 m
Armament: 2-12.7mm MGs
Payload: 200 Kg
Total Prod'n: 785 all models
First flown: February, 26th, 1937
In Service: RA (1939-1942)

The G.50 was the first italian monoplane to enter service with Regia Aeronautica. A very manouvrable but underpowered fighter plane, it began service in 1939. During WWII was extensively used in the mediterranean area as a fighter and fighter-bomber with small bomb loading.

Author
Corrado La Posta

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