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Fiat G.12
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FiatG.12

Tactical Transports · Italy · 1941
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FiatG.12

Fiat G.12
Fiat G.12 Photo: anonimus · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
30
Short / Rough-Field Capability
45
Range
40
Cargo Versatility
35
Reliability
50
Self-Protection
20
Low-Altitude Capability
55
Versatility
45
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Italy
ManufacturerFiat Aviazione
CategoryTactical Transports
EraWorld War II
In service1941–1944
Operators3 countries
Quantity104
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
39
Tactical Transports MASS Rating
23/26
World War II
199/215
All-Time
Tactical Transports · 10 axes scored
Payload
30
Short / Rough-Field Capability
45
Range
40
Cargo Versatility
35
Reliability
50
Self-Protection
20
Low-Altitude Capability
55
Versatility
45
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tactical transports category.
01 / Overview
Fiat G.12
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1941–1944
Quantity
104
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TACTICAL TRANSPORTS · WORLD WAR II
23
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
39
tactical transports category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tactical transports category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • First Flight1940
  • Service Entry Year1941
  • Crew4
  • Primary RoleCivil airliner & military transport
  • In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant3MOD.3
  • Engine TypeFiat A.74 R.C.42
  • Number of Engines3
  • Power (each, turboprop)574 kW
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed303 km/h
  • Top Speed390 km/h
  • Service Ceiling8,500 m
  • Maximum Range2,300 km
◇Cargo & Capacity2MOD.2
  • Troop Capacity14
  • Vehicle Capacity14 troops or 24 civilians
◆Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length20.1 m
  • Wingspan28.6 m
  • Height4.9 m
  • Empty Weight9,420 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight15,000 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built104
  • Variants11
⬢Service History4MOD.4
  • Retirement Year1956
  • Production Start1941
  • Production End1944
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1941Production started
  3. 1944Production ended
85
years in service
3
years in production
104
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 12units
12active
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