CANT Z.506
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The CANT Z.506 Airone (Italian: Heron) was a triple engine float plane that served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II. The first military versions of the aircraft, the Z.506B, entered service in 1939. The Z.506B was origianlly used as a torpedo/reconnaisannce bomber early in the war, but was pressed into other duties, because of its vunerability against fighter aircraft. Later in the war, it was used in mostly maritime patrol and air-sea rescue missions. A special air-sea rescue version, the Z.506S Soccorso, was produced; with small number number being flown by the Luftwaffe. Surviving aircraft served with the Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force after Italy's surrender in 1943.
Specifications (Z.506B Series XII)
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