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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_G.55_Centauro

    Fiat G.55 Centauro | Wikipedia

    • By 1939, all the main Italian aircraft factories had begun designing a new series of monoplane fighter aircraft, using inline engines as opposed to the radial engines that powered the first generation Italian … See more

    Operational History

    The first Centauro to see operational use was the third prototype. On 21 March 1943, the aircraft was assigned to 20° Gruppo (squadron), 51° Stormo (wing) CT, based at Roma-Cia… See more

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    Specifications

    Data from"Centauro – The Final Fling" General characteristics 1. Crew:One 2. … See more

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    Related development 1. Fiat G.50 Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era 1. Macchi C.205 2. Messerschmitt Bf 109G 3. North American P-51D Mustang 4. Reggiane … See more

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    1. Angelucci, Enzo and Paolo Matricardi. World Aircraft: World War II, Volume I (Sampson Low Guides). Maidenhead, UK: Sampson L… See more

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  1. Fiat G.55 Centauro
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    The Fiat G.55 Centauro (Italian: "Centaur") was a single-engine single-seat World War II fighter aircraft used by the Regia Aeronautica and the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana in 1943–1945. It was designed and built in Turin by Fiat.

    Fiat G.55 Centauro - Wikip…

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    The Fiat G.55 Centauro (centaur) was an all-metal low-wing monoplane single- seat fighter designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli, and represented a great improvement by comparison with the previous Fiat monoplane fighter to go into production, the G.50.

    Fiat G.55 Centauro - fighte…

    aviastar.org
    The Fiat G.55 Centauro, the Centaur, is a single-seat Italian WWII fighter designed by the Fiat Design Bureau under the direction of Giuseppe Gabrielli. The aircraft belongs to the fifth generation of Italian fighters.

    G.55, Centauro - AirPages

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    Did a G55 survive a war?
    One of the two G.56s survived the war and was used as an evaluation test bed by Fiat. In post-war Europe, the G.55 continued a limited existence. Fiat reclaimed about 30 unfinished G.55s and delivered them to the rebuilding Regia Aeronautica as well as the Argentine Air Force.

    Fiat G.55 Centauro (Centaur) Fighter / Fighter-Bomber Aircraft

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    Why was the G55 a good fighter?
    The G.55 proved an excellent fighter design, mating an advanced streamlined and aerodynamic airframe with a powerful engine to produce a robust and reliable gun platform. The G.55 was a major improvement over the radial-engined, open-air cockpit G.50 Freccia fighter series. Design of the G.55 was credited to Giuseppe Gabrielli.

    Fiat G.55 Centauro (Centaur) Fighter / Fighter-Bomber Aircraft

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    What makes a G55 a good aircraft?
    Incorporating an all-metal construction, the G.55’s structure was robust and durable, capable of withstanding significant damage. This resilience made it especially valuable in a war where the ability to survive multiple engagements could define the outcome of air superiority. The cockpit was designed for maximum visibility.

    Fiat's G.55 was a Jewel of Italian Aviation - PlaneHistoria

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    Why did the Fiat G55 not fight the Regia Aeronautica?
    Because of Italy’s surrender, the Fiat G.55 did not see combat with the Regia Aeronautica. However, RSI still had control over the factories building the G.55’s in northern Italy, and approximately 500 were ordered. The Fiat G.55 became the RSI’s standard aircraft for their air force.

    Fiat G.55 Centauro: A Formidable Fighter | Comando Supremo

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  3. World War 2 Planes
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    Fiat G.55 Centauro: The Crown Jewel of Italian Fighters

    WEBThe Fiat G.55 Centauro was Italy's unparalleled gem of aerial combat. With its sleek design, roaring Fiat engine, and deadly array of weapons, it not only outpaced, but outsmarted its rivals during the tumult of World …

  4. Military Factory
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    Fiat G.55 Centauro (Centaur) Fighter / Fighter-Bomber Aircraft

  5. Comando Supremo
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    Fiat G.55 Centauro: A Formidable Fighter | Comando Supremo

  6. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_3iFk728Z8

    Fiat G.55 - The best fighter in the Axis (Early 1943) | YouTube

  8. PlaneHistoria
    https://planehistoria.com/fiats-g-55-was-a-jewel-of-italian-aviation

    Fiat's G.55 was a Jewel of Italian Aviation | PlaneHistoria

  9. warintheskies.org
    https://warintheskies.org/aircraft/g55.html

    Fiat G.55 'Centauro' | War in the Skies

    WEBThe Fiat G.55 'Centauro' (eng: 'Centaur') was a single-engine single-seat World War II fighter aircraft used by the Regia Aeronautica and the A.N.R. (Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana) in 1943-1945. It was designed …

  10. YouTube
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    Fiat G.55 - The Italian Fighter Germany Desired | YouTube

  11. aircraftaces.com
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    Fiat G.55 Centauro | history, photos, specification of the …

    WEBThe resulting aircraft vie for the title of the best Italian fighter of the period. First flown in April 1942, the G.55 was an all metal aircraft armed with three 20 mm (0.79 in) cannon and two machine guns and carried a modest …

  12. All the World's Rotorcraft
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    Fiat G.55 Centauro - fighter | aviastar.org

    WEBThe Fiat G.55 Centauro (centaur) was an all-metal low-wing monoplane single- seat fighter designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli, and represented a great improvement by comparison with the previous Fiat monoplane fighter to …