PIAGGIO P149D
The P149D was designed by Stelio Frati in 1950's from the Piaggio 148. The aircraft was originally operated by the German Luftwaffe in a training and liaison role. It has a conventional layout tractor design with a maximum of 4 seats. The general construction is metal, low wing with an electrically retracting undercarriage in nosewheel configuration. Crew and passengers enter through a large sliding canopy.
"Ability" - a owner report about "Modified Heavy Metal"
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Technical data:
Typical Performance (KIAS)
- Climb: 100
- Vne Utility: 172
- Vne Aerobatic: 204
- U/c limit speed: 113
- Flap 18 deg: 113
- 43 deg: 95
- Cruise: 120-130
- Fuel burn: 50-60 litres per hour
Stalls
@ 1,450kg with gear power & flap 46
@ 1,820kg without gear power or flap 61
Book Weights (kgs)
- Empty: 1175
- Aircraft Empty weight: 1190
- Utility & cruise (max.): 1820
- Aerobatic (max.): 1560