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CANT Z.506 Airone
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CANTZ.506Airone

Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · Italy · 1936
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CANTZ.506Airone

CANT Z.506 Airone
CANT Z.506 Airone Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
ASW Effectiveness
30
Sensor Suite
25
Endurance
60
Range
65
Weapons Payload
45
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
30
Reliability
50
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
ManufacturerPiaggio, Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini
CategoryMaritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft
EraInterwar Period
In service1936
Operators5 countries
Quantity506
Data Quality88%
37
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft MASS Rating
8/30
Interwar Period
88/130
All-Time
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 10 axes scored
ASW Effectiveness
30
Sensor Suite
25
Endurance
60
Range
65
Weapons Payload
45
Sonobuoy Capability
0
Search Coverage
30
Reliability
50
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category.
01 / Overview
CANT Z.506 Airone
Country
Production
1936–
Quantity
506
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MARITIME PATROL & ASW AIRCRAFT · INTERWAR PERIOD
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
37
maritime patrol & asw aircraft category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the maritime patrol & asw aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Base AirframeCANT Z.505
  • Mission TypeMaritime Patrol, ASW, Torpedo Bomber, Air-Sea Rescue
  • Service Entry Year1936
  • Flight Crew5
  • Mission Crew14
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
  • Engine TypeAlfa Romeo 126 R.C.34
  • Number of Engines3
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed300 km/h
  • Service Ceiling7,000 m
  • Range5,383 km
  • Endurance26
◆Armament (ASW/Strike)3MOD.3
▤Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Length19.24 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
  • Total Built354
▲Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1959
  • Production Start1936
  • Operational StatusRetired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1936Production started
90
years in service
506
units produced
5
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 39units
39active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
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