Partenavia Aeroscooter
Civilian
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The Partenavia Aeroscooter was an Italian experimental hybrid monoplane that first flew in 1951, representing postwar Italian exploration of unconventional design concepts. Measuring 5.1 meters in length with an 8.3-meter wingspan, it achieved 150 kilometers per hour maximum speed. The hybrid configuration combined features from different aircraft concepts, serving as a testbed for innovative ideas. This experimental platform documented Italian willingness to explore design alternatives while modernizing from wartime aircraft.
Specifications
- Role
- Experimental hybrid monoplane
- Origin
- Italy
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1951
- Length
- 5.1 m
- Wingspan
- 8.3 m
- Max speed
- 150 km/h
- Range
- 500 km