The Partenavia P.52 Tigrotto was a 1950s Italian light aircraft built by Partenavia in Naples.
| P.52 Tigrotto | |
|---|---|
| Role | Two-seat cabin monoplane |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Partenavia |
| First flight | 1953 |
| Number built | 1 |
Development
editThe Tigrotto was a low-wing cabin monoplane with a retractable tailwheel landing gear. It had two-seats side-by-side and was powered by an 85 hp (63 kW) Continental C85 engine. The prototype and only Tigrotto, registered I-CARB, first flew in 1953.[1]
Specifications
editGeneral characteristics
- Crew: 1 (pilot)
- Capacity: 1 (passenger)
- Powerplant: 1 × Continental C85-12F , 63 kW (85 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 235 km/h (146 mph, 127 kn)
- Cruise speed: 200 km/h (124 mph, 108 kn)
References
editNotes
edit- ^ Simpson 1991, p 227
Bibliography
edit- Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions.
- 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.
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