Fiat G.50 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fiat G.50 |
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| Role | Fighter aircraft |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Fiat Aviazione |
| First flight | 1937 |
| Introduction | 1938 |
| Status | Out of service |
| Primary user | Regia Aeronautica |
| Produced | 1937-1943 |
| Number built | 791 examples |
The Fiat G.50 was a fast and powerful fighter aircraft built in Italy. It played a role during World War II. This plane had one engine and a single seat for the pilot. It was armed with two machine guns. Several countries used the Fiat G.50, including Croatia, Finland, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Yugoslavia.
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The Fiat G.50: Italy's Fighter Plane
What Was the Fiat G.50?
The Fiat G.50 was an important fighter aircraft from Italy. It was designed to fly fast and fight other planes in the sky. This plane was first flown in 1937. It was introduced for use in 1938.
It had one powerful engine to make it fly. The plane also had only one seat, just for the pilot. It was armed with two 0.50-caliber machine guns. These guns helped the plane defend itself and attack enemy aircraft.
Who Used the Fiat G.50?
The main country that used the Fiat G.50 was Italy. Its air force, called the Regia Aeronautica, flew these planes. They were used during World War II.
Other countries also used the Fiat G.50. These included Croatia, Finland, Germany, Spain, and Yugoslavia. About 791 of these aircraft were built between 1937 and 1943.
Images for kids
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Mario Bonzano's personal Fiat G.50 "1-1", in Spain, January 1939.
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An Italian Fiat G.50 captured by the British at Sidi Rezegh airfield in North Africa. An RAF Hawker Hurricane is landing (left) and another is in the background on the right.
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Fiat G.50 in Finnish markings, c. 1940
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FIAT G.50 II Series
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Model of the Fiat G.50V
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An unrestored G.50 wing panel on display in Italy.
See also
In Spanish: Fiat G.50 para niños
