Fiat G.212 Transport Aircraft — Primary-Source Technical Documentation
This archival collection assembles 6 original factory, ministry, and manufacturer documents covering the Fiat G.212 transport aircraft and its powerplant variants — the Alfa Romeo 128 R.C.18 and the Pratt & Whitney R-1830. Documents span Italian, English, and German language editions, issued by the Ministero della Difesa Aeronautica, Fiat Aviazione, and Alfa Romeo.
Collection Manifest — 6 Documents
| Ref. | Document | Language |
|---|---|---|
| C.A. 661 |
Engine Operating Instructions Alfa Romeo 128 R.C. 18 — Istruzioni per l'Uso del Motore Ministero dell'Aeronautica, Direzione Generale delle Costruzioni e degli Approvvigionamenti — Soc. Anon. Alfa Romeo, Milano-Napoli, 1942 (Anno XX) |
Italian |
| — |
Engine Spare Parts Catalogue Alfa-Romeo Flugmotor Alfa 128 R.C. 18 — Ersatzteilliste Ausgabe 15 Juli 1942 / XX — Alfa Romeo, Milano |
German |
| C.A. 719 |
G.212 Assembly, Rigging and Maintenance Velivolo da Trasporto Tipo G.212 — Istruzioni e Norme per il Montaggio, Regolazione e Manutenzione Ministero della Difesa Aeronautica, Direzione Generale delle Costruzioni ed Approvvigionamenti — Fiat, Servizio Assistenza Aviazione — Serie I (con 3 motori tipo Pratt & Whitney R. 1830-92) |
Italian |
| — |
G.212 CP Operation, Erection, Maintenance and Overhaul Handbook G.212 CP Airplane — Operation, Erection, Maintenance and Overhaul Handbook Fiat — Pratt & Whitney R. 1830 S1C3G Engines |
English |
| C.A. 718 |
G.212 Illustrated Parts Catalogue — 1950 Catalogo Nomenclatore per Velivolo Fiat G.212 (Motore P.W.) — Nomenclatore del Materiale Speciale d'Aeronautica, Vol. III°, Categoria 1°, Fascicolo 2C Ministero Difesa Aeronautica — Fiat, Sezione Aeritalia, Torino, 1950 |
Italian |
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Fiat G.212 Photo Collection Fiat G.212 Aircraft — Archival Photo Collection Online Aviation Library — Historical imagery, civil and military operators |
English |
Technical Overview — Fiat G.212
The Fiat G.212 was Italy's premier post-WWII three-engine transport, designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli as a larger, more powerful evolution of the wartime Fiat G.12. It served both the Aeronautica Militare Italiana and civil operators including Avio Linee Italiane (ALI), earning the nickname "Aula Volante" (Flying Classroom) for its extensive use in multi-engine navigation training.
Aerodynamic Configuration
- Wing: Low-wing all-metal cantilever monoplane with high-aspect center-section; total wing area 116.6 m² (1,255 ft²).
- Control Surfaces: Fabric-covered metal ailerons with split-type trailing-edge flaps for low-speed approach handling.
- Tail Unit: Conventional cantilever tailplane with tall single fin and balanced rudder — optimized for asymmetric thrust management during engine-out scenarios.
Powerplant Configurations
- G.212CA (Prototype): Three Alfa Romeo 128 R.C.18 — 9-cylinder air-cooled radials, 642 kW (860 hp) each.
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G.212CP & TP (Production): Three Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830-S1C3G — 14-cylinder, two-row radials.
- Takeoff Power: 1,200 hp @ 2,700 RPM (sea level)
- Continuous Power: 1,050 hp @ 2,550 RPM up to 7,500 ft
- Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed Hamilton Standard, 16:9 gear reduction
Performance Data — G.212CP
| Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Maximum Speed | 380 km/h (210 kt) at 3,700 m |
| Cruising Speed | 296 km/h (160 kt) |
| Maximum Range | 3,000 km (1,620 nmi) |
| Service Ceiling | 7,498 m (24,600 ft) |
| Empty Weight | 11,223 kg (24,691 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 17,436 – 18,000 kg (38,440 lb) |
Handling & Stability
- Asymmetric Thrust: Trimotored architecture provided exceptional safety margins — capable of maintaining level flight with one outboard engine fully feathered.
- Cockpit Layout: Three specialized dashboard arrays with San Giorgio reflector sights, fuel cross-feeds, and engine synchronization readouts.
- Low-Speed Caution: Historical accident investigations (including I-ELSA at Keerbergen) identified risk of rapid speed loss during steep, low-altitude turns under poor visibility.
- Military Role: Benign straight-and-level handling made the G.212 the preferred platform for Italian Air Force multi-engine navigation training.
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