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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Nardi FN.305
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the propeller trainers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1935
- Service Entry Year1938
- Crew (seats)2
- Trainer Typefighter trainer and liaison
- In ServiceYes
◈Powerplant2MOD.2
- Engine TypeAlfa Romeo 115 inline piston engine
- Power (turboprop)138 kW
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed300 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,000 m
- Range620 km
◇Training Features6MOD.6
- Cockpit Configurationtandem two-seater with enclosed cockpit (prototype); variants included open and enclosed cockpits
- Glass CockpitNo
- Embedded SimulationNo
- Light Attack CapableYes
- Hardpoints0
- Ejection SeatsNo
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length6.98 m
- Wingspan8.47 m
- Height2.1 m
- Max Takeoff Weight984 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
- Total Built208
- Operators6
⬢Service History4MOD.4
- Retirement Year1948
- Production Start1937
- Production End1943
- Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1937Production started
- 1938Sale: Chile (9 units)
- 1943Production ended
89
years in service
6
years in production
208
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
05 / Operators
Nardi FN.305SALES6records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 |  Chile | 9 | — | — |
| 1938 |  Romania | 31 | — | — |
| — | Romania | 124 | — | — |
| — |  France | 41 | — | — |
| — |  Hungary | 50 | — | — |
| — |  Serbia | 1 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
PROPELLER TRAINERS RANKING Propeller Trainers · Interwar Period
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
7PROPELLER TRAINERS1INTERWAR PERIOD · PROPELLER TRAINERS95ITALY · ALL WEAPONS10PERFORMANCE/PRICE · PROPELLER TRAINERS
ⓘ Rankings are within thePropeller Trainerscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
A dual-role capability enabling jet trainers to conduct limited combat operations with light ordnance while primarily serving pilot training functions.
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