KARL HEINZ SCHMID COLLECTION
No. 13997. Aerfer Sagittario 2 (MM561 c/n 2) Italian Air Force
Photographed at the Italian Air Force Museum at Vigna di Valle, near Rome, Italy, by Karl Heinz Schmid

Aefer Sagittario 2

08/31/2021. Remarks by Johan Visschedijk: "Designed by Ing. Sergio Stefanutti and built by Industrie Meccaniche e Aeronautiche Meridionali Aerfer, the Sagittario (Archer) 2 was an all-metal light fighter intended for clear-weather intercept and tactical support roles. Powered by a 3,600 lb (1,633 kg) s.t Rolls-Royce Derwent 9, the sole prototype flew on May 19, 1956 and attained 816 mph (1,313 kmh) in a dive on December 4, 1956. Armament comprised two 1.18 in (30 mm) Hispano-Suiza HDD-825 cannon."

Created August 31, 2021