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Caproni Ca.309

Caproni Ca.309

The Caproni Ca.309 Ghibli was an Italian aircraft used in Libya and North Africa from 1937 to 1943. Its nickname, 'Ghibli', refers to a Libyan desert wind.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Manufacturer
Caproni
Category
Transport & cargo
First flight
1937-01-01

Specifications

Cruise speed
113 kt
Max speed
130 kt
Range
362 nm
Service ceiling
14,800 ft
Max takeoff weight
6,460 lb
Empty weight
4,321 lb
Powerplant
2 × Alfa Romeo 115-II
Engines
2
Seats
3
Length
43.3 ft
Wingspan
53.2 ft
Height
10 ft

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.