Fiat Aviazione
Fiat G.46-4B
The Fiat G.46‑4B was a post‑war Italian trainer and liaison aircraft built by Fiat Aviazione in the late 1940s. Developed from the earlier G.46 series, the 4B variant first flew on 25 October 1948 and entered service with the Italian Air Force in 1949. It was powered by a 240‑horse‑power Alfa Romeo 115‑bıs radial engine, driving a two‑bladed wooden propeller, and featured a low‑wing monoplane layout with a fixed, spatted undercarriage. The cockpit accommodated a student pilot and an instructor side‑by‑side under a bubble canopy, providing excellent visibility for training maneuvers.
Structurally, the G.46‑4B employed a mixed construction of metal tubing and fabric covering, which kept weight low while ensuring durability. Its modest 650‑kilometre range and a top speed of 285 km/h made it suitable for basic flight instruction, aerobatics, and short‑range liaison duties. Over 400 units were produced, serving not only Italy but also exporting to several South American air forces, where they helped modernise pilot training programmes after World II.
The aircraft’s reliability and straightforward handling earned it a reputation as one of the most effective training platforms of its era, contributing significantly to the rebuilding of European military aviation in the early Cold War period.
Structurally, the G.46‑4B employed a mixed construction of metal tubing and fabric covering, which kept weight low while ensuring durability. Its modest 650‑kilometre range and a top speed of 285 km/h made it suitable for basic flight instruction, aerobatics, and short‑range liaison duties. Over 400 units were produced, serving not only Italy but also exporting to several South American air forces, where they helped modernise pilot training programmes after World II.
The aircraft’s reliability and straightforward handling earned it a reputation as one of the most effective training platforms of its era, contributing significantly to the rebuilding of European military aviation in the early Cold War period.
No images available
Classification
Design & Classification
- Primary Use
- Manufacturer
- Fiat Aviazione
- Engine
- Alfa Romeo 115ter
- Wikidata ID
- Q15138300