CANT Z.501

The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano was a single engine flying boat that served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. It had a crew of four or five and was used mainly for reconnaissance. Initially a successful aircraft it was obsolete by 1940 but was still used throughout World War II suffering many losses. The last aircraft was retired in 1950. It was also the holder of two world records for long-distance flight.

After daybreak, Cant Z 501s had also resumed circling over the naval formation, providing for submarine protection.1
and Sub Lieutenant Sewell caught and shot down a Cant Z.501 of the 186a Squadriglia RM.2
Cant Z 501 Flying Boat $28.00 Italeri 1/72 LA-5 Fighter $12.3
CANT Z.501 of the 146a and 183a Squadriglia in a hangar at Cagliari-Elmas. In the background are visible some Caproni Ca 100 and CANSA G.4

Made by CANT (aviation).

The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano (meaning "Gull") was a flying boat aircraft developed in Italy and shared a resemblance to the succes...5
311& 313/4, Cant Z.501, Fiat Br.20 RCR Models (Sign): C.200 & Ba.65. Supermodels: Z.506 Vintage: S.6
501The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano was a single engine flying boat that served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II.7
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Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force
Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana
Height Main
4.40 m
Height Alt
441.96000000000004
Designer
Filippo Zappata
Length Alt
1430.02
Max Takeoff Weight Main
7050.0
Jet Or Prop
prop
Lists
* List of seaplanes and flying boats* List of aircraft of Italy
World War II
Range Main
2400.0
Max Speed Alt
10200.0
Type Of Prop
liquid-cooled V12 engine
Sequence
taken out of template
Max Speed Main
275.0
Bombs
640
Max Takeoff Weight Alt
15300.0
Ceiling Main
7
000 m
Number Built
>200
Crew
4
Retired
1950
Area Main
62 m²
Primary user
Span Alt
73
Plane Or Copter?
Power Alt
880 hp
Engine(prop)
Isotta-Fraschini Asso XI.RC RC2C.15
Manufacturer
First Flight
1934
Span Main
22.50 m
Power Main
656.0
Number Of Props
1
Guns
462.0
Empty Weight Alt
8490.0
Length Main
14.30 m
Area Alt
670.0
Range Alt
90000.0
Similar Aircraft
* PBY Catalina
Empty Weight Main
3850.0
Ceiling Alt
23000.0
Category

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