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Nardi FN.305A
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NardiFN.305A

Propeller Trainers · Italy · 1938
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NardiFN.305A

Nardi FN.305A
Nardi FN.305A Photo: Piaggio (anonymous) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Training Effectiveness
75
Handling
80
Reliability
70
Safety
72
Operating Cost
65
Durability
68
Avionics
30
Versatility
55
Maintainability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Italy
ManufacturerPiaggio
CategoryPropeller Trainers
EraInterwar Period
In service1938–1943
Operators6 countries
Quantity258
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Propeller Trainers MASS Rating
2/7
Interwar Period
8/23
All-Time
Propeller Trainers · 10 axes scored
Training Effectiveness
75
Handling
80
Reliability
70
Safety
72
Operating Cost
65
Durability
68
Avionics
30
Versatility
55
Maintainability
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the propeller trainers category.
01 / Overview
Nardi FN.305A
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1938–1943
Quantity
258
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PROPELLER TRAINERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
propeller trainers category
ⓘ 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
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
  • Length6.98 m
  • Wingspan8.47 m
  • Height2.1 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight984 kg
▤Production2MOD.2
  • Total Built258
  • Operators6
⬢Service History3MOD.3
  • Retirement Year1948
  • Production Start1938
  • Operational Statusretired
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1938Production started
  2. 1943Production ended
88
years in service
5
years in production
258
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Nardi FN.305A 1938
05 / Operators
Nardi FN.305ASALES4records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
1938Chile9——
—Romania124——
—France41——
—Hungary50——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📚 Sources
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