The Fiat G.55 Centauro (Italian: "Centaur") is a single-engine single-seat monoplane fighter aircraft designed and produced by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Fiat Aviazione. It was operated by both the Regia Aeronautica and the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana during the latter half of the Second World War .

The Fiat G.50 Freccia (“Arrow”) was a World War II Italian fighter aircraft that was developed and manufactured by the aviation company Fiat. Upon entering service, the type became Italy's first single-seat, all-metal monoplane that had an enclosed cockpit and retractable undercarriage. [5] On 26 February 1937, the G.50 conducted its maiden ...

Fiat Aviazione was an Italian aircraft manufacturer, at one time part of the Fiat group, focused mainly on military aviation. After World War I, Fiat consolidated several Italian small aircraft manufacturers, like Pomilio and Ansaldo. Most famous were the Fiat biplane fighter aircraft of the 1930s, the Fiat CR.32 and the Fiat CR.42.

2021年4月1日 · Fiat is a well-known car manufacturer, but during World War II, it played a much more significant role in Italy’s war machine. The company not only produced cars but also trains and planes, and wielded immense political power, making and breaking governments.

It equipped the Royal Army and Wehrmacht during the Second World War. It originated in the FIAT (via its subsidiary company OM) medium truck Taurus, declined into a heavy truck, Ursus, both sharing most elements and a fuel injection engine. The chassis was longer on the Ursus, but they had overall an extremely similar aspect.

In April of 1935, Giuseppe Gabrielli began working on a new low-wing, all-metal plane named G.50. According to his first plans and drawings, it was to be armed with two machine guns, powered by a 550 hp radial engine (with a diameter of 39 in/1 m), weigh around 3,395 lbs (1,540 kg), and equipped with a retractable landing gear.

The Fiat G.55 Centauro was Italy's unparalleled gem of aerial combat. With its sleek design, roaring Fiat engine, and deadly array of weapons, it not only outpaced, but outsmarted its rivals during the tumult of World War II. Yet, for all its glory, the Centauro faced its share of challenges, from production woes to the

2024年7月27日 · During World War II, Italy developed several fighter aircraft to strengthen its military aviation capabilities. Fiat, an Italian company best known for its cars, also made significant contributions to the Italian Air Force by producing various fighter planes. Here are the top five Italian WWII fighters manufactured by Fiat.

2003年10月13日 · The first operations of the Fiat CR.42 in World War II took place against France after 10 June 1940. The attacks originated from Falcos of 53° Stormo (150° and 151° Gruppi) and of 3° Stormo (18° and 23° Gruppi).

The Fiat G.55 'Centauro' (eng: 'Centaur') was a single-engine single-seat World War II fighter aircraft used by the Regia Aeronautica and the A.N.R. (Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) in 1943-1945. It was designed and built in Turin by Fiat.