| FIAT C.29 Schneider Trophy Racer Photos by Giulio Gobbi Museo Storico Vigna di Valle, Roma, Italy |
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| The FIAT C.29 was a twin-float racing seaplane flown for the first time in 1929 by Francesco Agello of the Scuola d'Alta Velocita at Desenzano on Lake Garda an organization which formed the basis for the Italian Schneider Trophy racing teams. Built to compete in the 1931 Schneider contest, the sole C.29 was powered by the 1000 h.p. FIAT AS. 5 twelve cylinder water cooled vee engine and reached a maximum speed of 348 mph however did not compete in the race. Technical Specifications: Aircraft: FIAT C.29 Manufacturer: FIAT S.A. Type: Twin-float Racing Seaplane Year: 1929 Engine: FIAT AS. 5, 1000 h.p. 12 cylinder water cooled V Wingspan: 21ft 8in Length: 17 ft 10 1/2 in Height: 9 ft 1/4 in Empty Weight: 1980 lb Loaded Weight: 2552 lb Maximum Speed: 348 mph Endurance: 30 min Crew: 1 |
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