Piaggio P.23R

The Piaggio P.23R, which was called for propaganda purposes, Piaggio P.123 was a fast transport aircraft of the Italian manufacturer Piaggio Aero Industries.

History and construction

Piaggio designed the P.23R specifically to establish speed records for transport aircraft. The aircraft was a three -engined cantilever low-wing and had a double tail. The three V12 piston engines Isotta Fraschini Asso XI - R with 671 kW each were installed in aerodynamic fairings smooth and drove each to a three -blade propeller. The hull had a very slim form. The crew sat in two separate open cockpits. Later the machine was equipped with three Piaggio P.XI - RC.40 radial engines each with 746 kW and modified the chassis. In addition, both cockpits were equipped with closed hoods.

The P.23R first flew in 1936. On December 30, 1938, she transported a payload of 5000 kg at an average speed of 404 km / h and thus achieved two new world records, both on the 1000 - km - as well as on the 2000 - km distance. 1939, the development was completed.

Specifications

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