Aircraft Identification Thread IV

[cheddar cheese]

Ok lets try this one

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

As u probably have seen I really dont know my Italian Aircraft but how about a: FIAT G-55 Centauro

 

[cheddar cheese]

Nope 8)

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

How about a R2005

 

[cheddar cheese]

Nope! 8)

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Some how I knew you were going to say that. I really dont know my Italian aircraft. Probably because I do not like them.

 

[cheddar cheese]

Or it could be because they built loads of different planes in tiny tiny numbers.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

which is really really stupid.........

 

[cheddar cheese]

Not really, they didnt have the resources to produce in large numbers. The Fiat CR.42 was their most numerous fighter, how many were built? ~1700. The Fiat BR.20 their most produced bomber. How many? ~2500. They did build some great planes but only in the hundreds, and most never even saw service because of the surrender on Sept 3rd 1943. If they hadnt surrendered, there would have been loads more top quality planes.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

hang on, they couldn't produce the same plane in large quantities?? but they could produce lots of different planes in small numbers, that makes little sence as producing one plane is easier than producing lots of different planes.........

 

[cheddar cheese]

I know. But if they had the ability to produce planes in large numbers they would have done. I dont think it was their decision to produce them in that way. Still, it means lots of nice prototypes with impressive stats to ogle about

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

yes but thay're useless as prototypes......

 

[cheddar cheese]

Yeah, but still... They had some interesting designs.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

all countries did.....

 

[cheddar cheese]

But the Italian planes were built with a passion and elegance that is rivalled by no other country.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

But the Italian planes were built with a passion and elegance that is rivalled by no other country.

Just like their cars! 8)

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

"passion and elegance" don't win wars........

 

[plan_D]

Brute force, technical genius and a lot of brave men do.

 

[cheddar cheese]

"passion and elegance" don't win wars........

Nope, but they sure as hell win hearts


No guesses on the plane?

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

But the Italian planes were built with a passion and elegance that is rivalled by no other country.

I happen to disagree, the Germans had a very distinctive elegance to there aircraft, however as was stated this does not win wars.