General Avia Procaer Picchio
Civilian
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An Italian utility aircraft combining single-engine efficiency with practical 310 km/h performance, the Picchio served diverse civilian and commercial roles. Its 7.5-meter fuselage and 9.9-meter wingspan created a compact platform, while 1,600-kilometer range enabled regional operations. The 1959 introduction reflected post-war aviation revival.
Specifications
- Role
- Utility aircraft
- Origin
- Italy
- Crew
- 1
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1959
- Length
- 7.5 m
- Wingspan
- 9.9 m
- Max speed
- 310 km/h
- Range
- 1,600 km