CANT Z.501 Gabbiano
The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano (Italian: Gull) was a parasol wing flying boat with two outboard stabilising floats. The engine was contained in a nacelle mounted in the middle of the wing. It had a crew of 4–5 men and served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica during the Second World War as a reconnaissance aeroplane. During its debut in 1934, it set a world distance record. It was obsolete by 1940, but was still used throughout the Second World War, suffering many losses. A few remained in service until 1949.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini
- Category
- Seaplanes & amphibians
- First flight
- 1934-03-07
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 130 kt
- Max speed
- 148 kt
- Range
- 539 nm
- Service ceiling
- 8,200 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 15,443 lb
- Empty weight
- 8,488 lb
- Powerplant
- Isotta Fraschini Asso XI R.2C.15
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 5
- Length
- 46.9 ft
- Wingspan
- 73.8 ft
- Height
- 14.3 ft
- Number built
- 454
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.