Aerfer Sagittario 2
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The Aerfer Sagittario 2 was a prototype all-metal single-seat lightweight fighter aircraft built in Italy first flown on 19 May 1956. It became the first Italian aircraft to break the sound barrier in controlled flight when it reached Mach 1.1 during a dive from 13 725 m (45 000 ft). It was intended to serve as an interceptor or light tactical support aircraft.

Made by SAI Ambrosini.

It is the successor of the Ambrosini Sagittario .

Jet Or Prop
jet
Predecessor
Ambrosini Sagittario
Engine(jet)
Rolls-Royce Derwent Mk9
Length Alt
949.96
Thrust Main
16.2
Lists
* List of fighter aircraft
Range Main
765.0
Loaded Weight Main
3300.0
Max Speed Alt
39360.0
Loading Main
228
Developed From
Ambrosini Sagittario
Airfoil
root: laminar symmetric 8.5% thick
tip: laminar symmetric 9.30% thick
Ceiling Main
12
000 m
Number Built
2
Crew
one
pilot
Thrust/weight
Loaded Weight Alt
7260.0
Thrust Alt
3593
Armament
1800.0
Area Main
14.5 m²
Primary user
Italian Air Force
Span Alt
749.3
Plane Or Copter?
plane
Manufacturer
SAI Ambrosini
First Flight
19
Number Of Jets
1
Climb Rate Main
146280.0
Type of jet
turbojet engine
Max Speed Main
1050.0
Climb Rate Alt
7997.0
Length Main
9.50 m
Span Main
7.50 m
Area Alt
156.0
Range Alt
28680.0
Similar Aircraft
* Yak-23
Related
* Ambrosini S.7* Ambrosini Sagittario* Aerfer Ariete* Aerfer Leone
Empty Weight Main
2300.0
Ceiling Alt
39360.0
Category
Aerfer aircraft
Italian fighter aircraft 1950-1959
Empty Weight Alt
5060.0
Loading Alt
47

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