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Piaggio P.9

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Piaggio P.9
Role Cabin Monoplane
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Piaggio
First flight 1929
Produced 1

The Piaggio P.9 was an Italian single-engined strut-braced high-wing cabin monoplane, designed and built by Piaggio as a tourer for the civil market.[1] The wood-built two-seat P.9 was first flown in 1929, powered by a 75 hp (56 kW) Blackburn Cirrus II piston engine.[1]

Specifications

Data from [1]Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft

General characteristics

  • Crew: two
  • Wingspan: 12.85 m (42 ft 1.75 in)
  • Gross weight: 720 kg (1,587 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Blackburn Cirrus II , 56 kW (75 hp)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 170 km/h (106 mph, 92 kn)

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Orbis 1985, p. 2700

Bibliography

  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
  • "Aeroplane Types:The Piaggion "P.9"". Flight. No. 4 October 1929. p. 1079.