Description
The Fiat G.91 was an Italian jet fighter aircraft. It was the winner of the NATO competition in 1953 for a light fighter as standard equipment for Allied air forces. It entered in operational service with the Italian Air Force in 1961, with the West German Luftwaffe in 1962, and later with the Portuguese Air Force.
It was in production for nineteen years. 756 aircraft were completed, including the prototypes and pre-production models. The assembly lines were finally closed in 1977. The Fiat G.91 enjoyed a long service life that extended over 35 years. It was widely used by Portugal in the Portuguese Colonial War in Africa.
About the Author
Arno Landewers is an aviation journalist and Senior Structural Engineer at VIRO Engineering.
Book Information
ISBN 9789086161706
Author Arno Landewers
Format Paperback
Page Count 52
Imprint Lanasta
Publisher Lanasta
It was in production for nineteen years. 756 aircraft were completed, including the prototypes and pre-production models. The assembly lines were finally closed in 1977. The Fiat G.91 enjoyed a long service life that extended over 35 years. It was widely used by Portugal in the Portuguese Colonial War in Africa.
About the Author
Arno Landewers is an aviation journalist and Senior Structural Engineer at VIRO Engineering.
Book Information
ISBN 9789086161706
Author Arno Landewers
Format Paperback
Page Count 52
Imprint Lanasta
Publisher Lanasta
