The Fiat G.91 is a jet fighter aircraft designed and built by the Italian aircraft manufacturer Fiat Aviazione, which later merged into Aeritalia.

The Fiat (later Aeritalia) G.91Y is an Italian ground-attack and reconnaissance aircraft which first flew in 1966. Although resembling its predecessor, the Fiat G.91, the aircraft was in fact a complete redesign, a major difference being that it was equipped with a new twin-engine configuration, replacing the original single engine.

The Fiat G.91 was an Italian jet fighter aircraft. It was the winner of the NATO competition in 1953 as standard equipment for Allied air forces. It entered in operational service with the Italian Air Force in 1961, with the West German Luftwaffe, in 1962, [1] and later with the Portuguese Air Force. It was in production for 19 years. 756 ...

Jun 18, 2017 · The Fiat Aeritalia G.91 was an Italian Cold War-era, single-seat, jet-powered fighter design that saw an extended period of service with only a handful of operators throughout Europe.

Apr 8, 2024 · Work on a two-seat trainer variant began in 1958, and this first flew on May 31st, 1960 as the G-91T. This was envisaged as an advanced trainer used to train fast-jet pilots to transonic flight. The aircraft could be reconfigured to attack configuration at short notice, if an emergency were to arise.

Feb 15, 2024 · These aircraft, designated G.91Y replaced the original Bristol-Siddeley Orpheus engine with two General Electric J85 units. The G.91Y first flew in 1966 and displayed a vast improvement in speed, range, payload, and maneuverability. It increased maximum speed to 600 kt (1,110 km/h, Mach 0.91).

The Italian Fiat G.91 is a small swept-wing subsonic aircraft. Intended to serve as standard equipment for NATO air forces in the 1960s, it became the first fighter jet being built in Germany...

The Fiat Aeritalia G.91, nicknamed “Gina,” is a light, single-engine jet designed for reconnaissance and ground-attack missions. Developed in the 1950s by the Italian manufacturer Fiat Aviazione (later Aeritalia), it was selected as the winner of …

The Fiat Aeritalia G.91 was a Cold War-era Italian single-seat jet fighter with a long service life and only a handful of operators in Europe. It had intended to store the stockpiles of several European allies in a NATO consortium, but circumstances dictated that it would be mainly used by the air forces of Italy and West Germany.

May 16, 2024 · The Fiat G.91, an iconic Italian jet fighter-bomber, holds a significant place in aviation history for its versatility, agility, and combat effectiveness. Developed by Fiat Aviazione in the 1950s, the G.91 was conceived as a lightweight, supersonic aircraft capable of performing a multitude of roles, including close air support, interdiction ...