CANT Z.501 Gabbiano
The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano (Italian: Gull) was a high-wing central-hull flying boat, with two outboard floats. It was powered by an engine installed in the middle of the main-plane and had a crew of 4–5 men. It served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica during World War II, as a reconnaissance aeroplane. During its debut in 1934, it set a world distance record. It was obsolete by 1940, but was still used throughout the Second World War, suffering many losses. A few remained in service until 1949.
| Z.501 Gabbiano | |
|---|---|
| CANT Z.501 with beaching gear. The position in the nose is closed and the pilot's cockpit is just under the propeller. The engine nacelle was also used as a machine gun position. | |
| Role | Patrol aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CANT |
| Designer | Filippo Zappata |
| First flight | 7 February 1934 |
| Retired | 1950 |
| Primary users | Regia Aeronautica Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana Italian Co-Belligerent Air Force Aeronautica Militare Italiana |
| Produced | -1943 |
| Number built | 454 |
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