Piaggio P.166
Civilian
Image: Wikimedia Commons
The Piaggio P.166 was an Italian utility aircraft that first flew in 1957, powered by two engines and designed for transport, liaison, and reconnaissance missions. Featuring an 11.9-meter fuselage, 13.5-meter wingspan, and 400 kilometers per hour maximum speed, it provided practical multi-role capability. The twin-engine configuration offered safety margins for extended operations over water and remote areas. Its versatile design served multiple operators across civil and military sectors.
Specifications
- Role
- Utility aircraft
- Origin
- Italy
- Crew
- 2
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1957
- Length
- 11.9 m
- Wingspan
- 13.5 m
- Max speed
- 400 km/h
- Range
- 1,390 km