Caproni A.P.1
Fri Feb 04, 2011 5:09 am
One rare machine
From this early attack machines I still mo' prefer Curtiss Shrike, definitely milestone in the development of that kind of aviation.
Cheers
From this early attack machines I still mo' prefer Curtiss Shrike, definitely milestone in the development of that kind of aviation.
Cheers
Re: Caproni A.P.1
Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:26 am
Italian planes are like Italian cars. my day job is working on and Restoring Ferrari's ,Lambo's , Masseratis. Alfas. etc etc.
They were/are high tech.Aluminium engines,6 weber carbs,alloy bodies. But very high strung,maintenance intensive,great when they run right,but dont run right often . pretty to look at. great technology to stand back and admire with your friends while drinking a martini in your garage in your multi-million dollar house, but wouldnt wanna depend upon it when your butt is on the line.Ferrari race cars were world beaters but some were/are real fragile toys. Give me a P-47 and I feel my butt will be ok.
They were/are high tech.Aluminium engines,6 weber carbs,alloy bodies. But very high strung,maintenance intensive,great when they run right,but dont run right often . pretty to look at. great technology to stand back and admire with your friends while drinking a martini in your garage in your multi-million dollar house, but wouldnt wanna depend upon it when your butt is on the line.Ferrari race cars were world beaters but some were/are real fragile toys. Give me a P-47 and I feel my butt will be ok.