G.2/2

The Fiat G.2/2 was a single‑engine, low‑wing monoplane developed by Fiat Aviazione in the early 1930s as an evolution of the earlier G.2 model. First flown in 1932, the G.2/2 incorporated a more powerful 260 hp Fiat A.20 radial engine and a revised fuselage with a fully enclosed cockpit for two crew members and limited passenger accommodation. Its all‑metal construction, hinged wing sections for easier transport, and retractable landing gear were advanced for the period, giving the aircraft a maximum speed of 320 km/h and a service ceiling of 7,800 m. The G.2/2 saw limited production, with only fifteen airframes completed, primarily serving as liaison and training aircraft for the Regia Aeronautica and for a few Italian civil operators. Despite its modest numbers, the type demonstrated Fiat's early mastery of aerodynamic refinement and structural integration, influencing later designs such as the G.12 transport and the CR.20 fighter. The G.2/2’s blend of speed, reliability, and versatility earned it a reputation as a bridge between Italy’s pre‑war biplane tradition and the more modern monoplane era that would dominate the 1940s. Today the G.2/2 is celebrated by vintage enthusiasts and preserved in Italian aviation museums.