The Fiat G.50 Freccia

The Fiat G.50 was a pivotal aircraft in Italian aviation history, introduced in 1937 as Italy's first all-metal, low-wing monoplane fighter. Designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli, it featured an enclosed cockpit and retractable landing gear, marking significant technological advancements for the time. Powered by a Fiat A.74 radial engine, the G.50 was capable of reaching speeds up to 470 km/h (292 mph) and was armed with two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns. Despite its modern design, the G.50 was somewhat underpowered and lacked the firepower of its contemporaries, which limited its effectiveness in combat. However, it saw extensive service during World War II.

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3:07 Development
4:50 Prototypes
8:26 Specifications
9:18 Variations
12:41 Spain
13:13 Finnland
14:17 Europe
15:38 Greece
16:32 North Africa
18:37 Thoughts

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