Piaggio P.136
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| P.136/Royal Gull | |
|---|---|
| Type | amphibian |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio Aero |
| Maiden flight | 1948 |
| Introduced | 1949 |
| Number built | 80 |
The Piaggio P.136 was an Italian twin-engine amphibian flying-boat, with an all-metal hull, and retractable landing gear.
The prototype first flew in late 1948, and completed certification tests in spring 1949. The Italian air force contracted 14 P.136s for coastal patrol and air/sea rescue. The aircraft was marketed in the United States as the Royal Gull, by Tracker Aircraft Corporation. Tracker received three aircraft ,and components for another 29, but they also built a few on their own, under license.
[edit] Variants
- P.136-L
- Twin-engined amphibian flying-boat.
- P.136-L1
- Five-seat amphibian flying-boat, powered by two 201-kW (270-hp) Avco Lycoming GO-480-B
- P.136-L2 piston engines.
- Five-seat amphibian flying-boat, powered by two 254-kW (340-hp) Avco Lycoming GSO-480 piston engines.
- Royal Gull
- Both the P.136-L1 and P.136-L2 were marketed in the USA by the Tracker Aircraft Corporation.
[edit] Operators
[edit] Military operators
[edit] Specifications (variant)
Data from The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. (1997). Ed. Donald, David. Prospero Books. pg 733. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
General characteristics
- Capacity: 5
- Length: 10.80 m (35 ft 5.25 in)
- Wingspan: 13.53 m (44 ft 4.75 in)
- Height: 3.83 m (12 ft 6.75 in)
- Wing area: 25.10 m² (270.18 ft²)
- Empty weight: 2110 kg (4652 lb)
- Gross weight: 2995 kg (6603 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Avco Lycoming GSO-480 flat-six piston, 254 kW (340 hp) each each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 335 km/h (208 mph)
- Range: 1450 km (900 miles)
- Service ceiling: 7800 m (25590 ft)
[edit] References
- The Encyclopedia of World Aircraft. (1997). Ed. Donald, David. Prospero Books. pg 733. ISBN 1-85605-375-X.
[edit] See also
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