Italian Flying Boat CANT Z.501 Gabbiano Scale Model

The CANT Z.501 "Gabbiano" was a seaplane designed for maritime reconnaissance, developed by engineer Filippo Zappata for the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico (C.R.D.A.) in the 1930s. Its design featured a high wing, lateral floats, and a 900 HP Isotta Fraschini Asso XI engine, providing a maximum speed of 275 km/h and good range. The aircraft was used for patrol, search, and rescue operations at sea and saw active service during the Spanish Civil War and World War II. It was equipped with three 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns for defence and had limited offensive capabilities. 

Figure not included, provided unpainted and requires assembly. 

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