Partenavia Alpha
The Partenavia P.70 Alpha was a 1970s Italian two-seat light aerobatic trainer designed by Luigi Pascale and built by Partenavia.[1][2]
P.70 Alpha | |
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Role | Aerobatic trainer |
National origin | Italy |
Manufacturer | Partenavia |
Designer | Luigi Pascale |
First flight | 24 April 1972 |
Number built | 1 |
Design and development
The Alpha was a low-wing monoplane with a fixed tricycle landing gear and powered by a 100 hp (75 kW) Rolls-Royce Continental O-200-A engine.[1][2] The Alpha first flew on the 24 April 1972 but only one was built and it did not enter production as the company was pre-occupied with producing the Partenavia P.68.[1]
Specifications
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1973-74[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 7.06 m (23 ft 2 in)
- Wingspan: 8.5 m (27 ft 11 in)
- Height: 3.00 m (9 ft 10 in)
- Wing area: 11.60 m2 (125 ft2)
- Empty weight: 480 kg (1014 lb)
- Gross weight: 700 kg (1543 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 225 km/h (140 mph)
- Cruising speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)
- Range: 880 km (546 miles)
- Service ceiling: 4000 m (13125 ft)
- G limits: +6 -3
Armament
References
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Notes
- Orbis 1985, p. 2693
- Simpson 1979, p. 228
- Taylor 1973, p. 131
Bibliography
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
- Simpson, R.W. (1991). Airlife's General Aviation. England: Airlife Publishing. ISBN 1-85310-194-X.
- Taylor, John W.R., ed. (1973). Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1973-74. London, United Kingdom: Jane's Yearbooks. ISBN 0-354-00117-5.
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