1/72 Italeri CANT Z.501 Gabbiano 112 PropsSpinners But the gun placement inside

But the gun placement inside the fuselage was not to the pilots liking and the pilots recommended installing the weapon above the engine (at eye level)

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becoming the 785th series machine after 17 years of production

1/72 Italeri CANT Z.501 Gabbiano 112 PropsSpinners But the gun placement insideThe CANT Z. 501 "Gabbiano" was a central hull seaplane designed for maritime reconnaissance, developed by engineer Filippo Zappata for the Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico (C. R. D. A.) in the 1930s. The aircraft's design featured a large high wing and lateral floats, making it suitable for patrol, search, and rescue operations at sea. It was powered by a 900 HP Isotta Fraschini Asso XI engine, providing good range and a maximum speed of 275 km h. The