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FIAT C.29 Schneider Trophy Racer Museo Storico Vigna di Valle, Roma, Italy Photos by Giulio Gobbi |
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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. |
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Courtesy of ModellismoPiu
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Aircraft: FIAT C.29 Manufacturer: FIAT S.A. Type: Twin-float Racing Seaplane Year: 1929 Engine: FIAT AS. 5, 12 cylinder water cooled V, 1,000 hp Wingspan: 21 ft 8 in (6.6m) Length: 17 ft 10 1/2 in (5.45m) Height: 9 ft 1/4 in (2.75m) Empty Weight: 1,980 lb (898 kg) Loaded Weight: 2,552 lb (1158 kg) Maximum Speed: 348 mph (560 km/h) Endurance: 30 min Crew: 1 |
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