{"product_id":"fiat-ansaldo-a-120-parasol-reconnaissance-monoplane-collection","title":"Fiat \/ Ansaldo A.120 — Parasol Reconnaissance Monoplane Collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFiat \/ Ansaldo A.120 — Parasol Reconnaissance Monoplane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fiat \/ Ansaldo A.120 was a prominent Italian reconnaissance parasol-wing monoplane developed in the mid-1920s, born from a hybrid design concept combining wing geometry adapted from the \u003cstrong\u003eAnsaldo A.115\u003c\/strong\u003e and an all-metal fuselage layout influenced by the licensed \u003cstrong\u003eDewoitine D.1\u003c\/strong\u003e fighter. Following Fiat's acquisition of Ansaldo's aviation branch in 1926, the type was progressively refined through three distinct powerplant variants and served with the \u003cstrong\u003eRegia Aeronautica\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as export operators including the Austrian and Lithuanian air forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Living Collection consolidates the surviving primary-source technical documentation: the official 1929 Ministero dell'Aeronautica assembly and rigging manual and the Fiat A-22T engine instruction manual — both issued under the authority of the \u003cstrong\u003eMinistero dell'Aeronautica, Direzione Generale delle Costruzioni e degli Approvvigionamenti\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollection Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNo Variant — Common Documents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA.120 Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e — Istruzioni per l'Uso del Motore Fiat A-22T (V Serie) · Ministero dell'Aeronautica, Direzione Generale delle Costruzioni e degli Approvvigionamenti · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · Roma, Provveditorato Generale dello Stato, Libreria · 1930 (VIII)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA.120 Operating \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Apparecchio A.120 · Aeronautica d'Italia S.A., Torino · Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione · Ministero dell'Aeronautica, Direzione Generale del Genio Aeronautico · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · Roma, Provveditorato Generale dello Stato, Libreria · 1929\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA.120 Slides, Photos \u0026amp; Brochures\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fiat \/ Ansaldo A.120 Photographic Collection · \u003cem\u003eEnglish Language\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAerodynamic Profile \u0026amp; Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid concept — wing configuration from the Ansaldo A.115, all-metal fuselage layout influenced by the licensed Dewoitine D.1 fighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWing Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parasol monoplane. Wing braced externally by a pair of prominent diagonal struts on each side, transferring aerodynamic loads directly to the lower fuselage frame joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conventional ailerons on the trailing edge of the main plane, supplemented by a standard wood-and-fabric tail assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuselage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular welded steel tube structure covered in treated canvas — high rigidity with resistance to torsional loads under flight stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanding Gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed, with oversized wheels on a rigid axle linked directly to the main wing strut anchors for high-stress landing absorption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrew Layout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tandem open cockpits — pilot forward, observer\/gunner rear with defensive ring mount. Weight positioned near centre of gravity for pitch stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngine Technical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrototypes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lorraine-Dietrich 12 Db V-12, liquid-cooled, 400 hp. Parallel prototype (A.120bis) tested the Fiat A.20A (400 hp).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA.120 Ady (Production):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiat A.22T V-12, 550 hp. Distinct saddle-type radiator draped over the forward nose section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA.120R (Late Variant):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiat A.24R, 700 hp. Integrated tunnel radiator positioned cleanly under the nose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Data — A.120 Ady\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetric\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImperial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWingspan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.80 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 ft 0 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.60 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 ft 3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.80 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 ft 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWing Area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.40 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e295 sq ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmpty Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e960 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,116 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,420 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,130 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225–254 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140–158 mph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,000 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22,965 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndurance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an archival, static-copy edition fixed at its original publication date. Intended for historical reference, flight simulation, museum restoration, and educational use only. Not approved for active airworthiness maintenance under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13, EASA Part-M, or equivalent international regulations. 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