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CANT Z.501 Gabbiano
CANT · Maritime Patrol · Italy · Interwar (1919–1938)
The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano was a parasol wing flying boat with two outboard stabilising floats. The engine was contained in a nacelle mounted in the middle of the wing. It had a crew of 4–5 men and served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica during the Second World War as a reconnaissance aeroplane. During its debut in 1934, it set a world distance record. It was obsolete by 1940, but was still used throughout the Second World War, suffering many losses. A few remained in service until 1949.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Flying Boat
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Interwar (1919–1938)
- Country
- Italy
- Manufacturer
- CANT
- Operator
- Italy military
- Primary Role
- Maritime Patrol
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1936
- Produced
- 454
- Engine
- Isotta-Fraschini Asso XI
- Thrust / Power
- 900 hp
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 46.6
- Wingspan (ft)
- 73.8
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 8355
- MTOW (lb)
- 12520
- Endurance (hr)
- 9
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 13780
- Range (mi)
- 1491
- Max Speed (mph)
- 171
- Armament
- 3x 7.7mm; 1,400 lb bombs