Piaggio P.166M

Piaggio P.166M
Šalies	Italija
Tipas	Komunaliniai orlaiviai
Pirmasis skrydis	26 November 1957
Pastatytas	154

2007 Piaggio P.166 is an Italian twin-engine pusher-type utility aircraft developed by Piaggio Aero. The aircraft model name was Portofino, and is also known as Albatross in South African military service.

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General Characteristics

The Piaggio P.166 is a distinctive twin-engine, pusher-propeller utility aircraft developed in Italy. The P.166M was the main military production variant built specifically for the Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) for use in liaison, light transport, and photographic survey roles. It is easily recognizable by its high-wing and unique pusher engine configuration.

Property	Typical Value (P.166M)
Vaidmenį	Light Transport / Liaison / Utility
Gamintojas	IAM Rinaldo Piaggio
First Flight (P.166)	26 November 1957
P.166M Built	49 (for the Italian Air Force)
Įgulos	2 (Pilot and Co-pilot)
Capacity (Passengers)	Up to 6–8 passengers / Mission crew
Ilgis	11.88 m (39 ft 0 in)
Sparnų ilgis	14.69 m (48 ft 2.5 in) (with tip-tanks)
Max Takeoff Weight	4,300 kg (9,480 lb)

Design and Powerplant

Engine Type: Two Lycoming GSO-480-B1C6 six-cylinder, horizontally opposed, geared, supercharged piston engines.
Engine Power (each): 254 kW (340 hp).
Propellers: Two pusher-type, constant-speed, fully-feathering propellers mounted on the wing trailing edge, minimizing cabin noise.
Configuration: High-wing cantilever monoplane. The high-wing design was adapted from the earlier P.136 amphibian and kept the engines and propellers clear of the ground.
Landing Gear: Retractable tricycle gear.

Performance and Service

Maximum Speed: Approximately 356 km/h (221 mph, 192 knots).
Cruise Speed: Approximately 300 km/h (186 mph, 162 knots).
Range: Varies greatly by payload and variant, but approximately 1,390 km (860 mi, 750 nmi) with maximum payload.
Service History: The P.166M served extensively with the Italian Air Force for logistical support, VIP transport, and reconnaissance.
Legacy: Later variants (like the turboprop P.166DL3/SEM for the Coast Guard) used more powerful Lycoming LTP 101 or Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engines and were used effectively for maritime patrol and ecological surveillance.

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