| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | I-WEST |
| Other Marks: | CT |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Caproni Ca.163 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Caproni Ca.163 |
| Aircraft Version: | Caproni Ca.163 |
| C/n (msn): | 1 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Trento - MattarelloMap |
| Country: | Italy |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LIDT IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Museo dell'Aeronautica Gianni Caproni |
| Photo Date: | 27 October 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 530254 |
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This prototype trainer was designated the Ca.163 and first flown in November 1938. Flight testing revealed some poor handling characteristics and production did not proceed. The problems were mostly remedied and the Ca.164 was ordered by the Regia Aeronautica and the Armée de l'Air. By a curious twist of fate, no Ca.164s but the only Ca.163 survived WWII. The registration I-WEST was painted on the plane but it is unknown if this was ever officially registered. The letters CT in the circle indicate that the aircraft was built at the Caproni factory in Taliedo. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 December 2022, and has since been viewed 174 times. |