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CRDA CANT Z.501 Gabbiano
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| Plane type & model | Multi-purpose seaplane (CANT Z.501) | The Z.501 was the first project designed by Filippo Zappata engineer for the new Cantieri Riuniti dell Adriatico (CRDA). It was a long-range seaplane, designed to fullfill bombing and recon tasks. The plane , of wooden structure , had an high-wing with the engine on it. In the engine gondola there was a place for the onboard techician , that had at its disposal one 7.7mm machinegun. The plane conquered some top performances in its category , with the pilot Mario Stoppani; then it entered service in 1937 with the Regia Aeronautica and was employed in military actions during the Spanish civil war and in the WWII, also in a Rumanian fliying unit on the Black Sea. After the war the Gabbiano remained in service in Italy until 1948. |
| Length | 14,3 m ; 47,04 Ft | |
| Height | 4,42 m ; 14,54 Ft | |
| Wingspan | 22,5 m ; 74,01 Ft | |
| Wing Area | 62 sq m ; 74,16 sq Yds | |
| Engine | 1 Isotta Fraschini Asso XI radial (900 CV) | |
| Weapons | 3 7.7mm machineguns ; up to 640 Kg of bombs | |
| Empty Weight | 3840 Kg ; 8477 Lbs | |
| Max Weight | 7035 Kg ; 15530 Lbs | |
| Top Speed | 275 Km/h ; 171 MpH | |
| Ceiling | 7000 m ; 23026,32 ft | |
| Range | 2400 Km ; 1492 mi | |
| First flight | 7th February 1934 | |
| N° built | 455 | |
| Versions built | 12 | |
| Used by n° countries | 2 | |
| Crew | 5 | |
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Date Added: 07/06/2000 | Last change: 07/06/2000 |
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