The CANT Z.1007 Alcione (Kingfisher) was a three-engined medium bomber, with wooden structure. Designed by ingegner Filippo Zappata, who also designed the CANT Z.506 it had "excellent flying characteristics and good stability" and was regarded by some as "the best Italian bomber of World War II" although its wooden structure was easily damaged by the climate, as experienced in North Africa and in Russia.[1] It was used by the Italian Regia Aeronautica, Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force, Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana and Luftwaffe during World War II.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 2 airplane(s)
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- Wingspan 46.5ft (14.2m)
- Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Height 10.2ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight 9,416lbs (4,271kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,000lbs (7,257kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.281
- Wing Loading 50.9lbs/ft2 (248.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 314.2ft2 (29.2m2)
- Drag Points 3216
Parts
- Number of Parts 41
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 322
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It was nickname was Heron
Had 3 blades on each engine and look at mine for a different color scheme to try out