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Leonardo G.3 "Avvoltoio"

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Auto Credit Based on AntonWings's Junkers Ju-87 B-2 "Stuka"

Leonardo G.3 "Avvoltoio" – The Italian Sky Vulture

In the waning years of World War II, Italy sought a versatile combat aircraft capable of both ground attack and high-altitude interception. With the tide of war turning against the Axis, the Regia Aeronautica commissioned Leonardo to develop a hybrid aircraft combining the best traits of existing German designs.

The result was the Leonardo G.3 "Avvoltoio" (Italian for “Vulture”)—a unique fusion warplane. The fuselage was based on the rugged Ju-87 Stuka, optimized for dive-bombing. The aircraft featured a twin rudder configuration inspired by the Bf-110, enhancing stability. Its long, high-aspect-ratio wings, modeled after the Blohm & Voss BV 155, allowed for excellent high-altitude performance and sustained flight.

Credit: AntonWings for Ju-87 Stuka model.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Junkers Ju-87 B-2 "Stuka"
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 66.1ft (20.2m)
  • Length 35.9ft (10.9m)
  • Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 4,867lbs (2,208kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,913lbs (5,404kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.201
  • Wing Loading 23.0lbs/ft2 (112.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 517.3ft2 (48.1m2)
  • Drag Points 7331

Parts

  • Number of Parts 490
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 1,846