Prototype fighter aircraft of Italy
The Adamoli-Cattani fighter was a prototype fighter aircraft designed as a private venture by two Italian aircraft builders in 1918.
Design and development.
The Adamoli-Cattani was intended to be the smallest practical biplane around the most powerful engine available to them, a le Rhône M. The result was a reasonably conventional design, other than that the wings featured hinged leading edges in place of conventional ailerons. The Farina Coach Building factory in Turin began construction of the prototype; the "Officine Moncenisio" in Condove completed it.
Operational history.
Upon completion, ground testing revealed that the engine as installed could only deliver some 80% of its rated power, thus leaving the aircraft significantly underpowered. Limited tests continued until the end of World War I, when the Armistice made further development superfluous.
Specifications (estimated performance with 200hp engine).
"Data from" The Complete Book of FightersGeneral characteristics* Crew: 1* Aspect ratio: * Fuel capacity: 
Performance* Maximum speed: Mach * Endurance: 2.25
Armament
See also.
Comparable aircraft:
References.
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