Piaggio P.136

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The Piaggio P.136 was an Italian amphibious aircraft that first flew in 1948, powered by two engines and designed for operations from both water and land. With a 13.5-meter wingspan, 10.8-meter fuselage, and 1,450-kilometer range, it provided postwar Italian operators with flexible transport capability. The amphibious design permitted operations from austere locations while maintaining respectable performance. Its practical versatility appealed to both military and civil operators.