The Aerauto PL.5C was a roadable aircraft developed in Italy in the early 1950s. It was a high-wing two-seat monoplane whose wings could be folded to quickly transform it into an automobile. It was different from many such projects in that it used its pusher propeller (powered by a Continental C85) for propulsion not only in the air, but on the road as well. Development was abandoned in 1953.
Aerauto PL.5C | |
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Role | Roadable aircraft |
National origin | Italy |
Manufacturer | Carrozzeria Colli |
Designer | Luigi Pellarini |
First flight | 1949 |
Retired | 1953 |
Number built | 1 |
Designed by aircraft engineer Luigi Pellarini, the Aerauto was built by Carrozzeria Colli in Milan.
Data from Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1951–52[1]
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