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Piaggio P.16
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PiaggioP.16

Strategic Bombers · Italy · 1934
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PiaggioP.16

Piaggio P.16
Piaggio P.16 Photo: Uncredited · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Payload
40
Range
35
Penetration / Survivability
25
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
10
Avionics
15
Stealth
0
Reliability
40
Strategic Impact
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Italy
ManufacturerPiaggio Aerospace
CategoryStrategic Bombers
EraInterwar Period
In service1934
Operators1 countries
Quantity1
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
21
Strategic Bombers MASS Rating
16/25
Interwar Period
110/163
All-Time
Strategic Bombers · 10 axes scored
Payload
40
Range
35
Penetration / Survivability
25
Nuclear Capability
0
Stand-Off Capability
10
Avionics
15
Stealth
0
Reliability
40
Strategic Impact
20
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the strategic bombers category.
01 / Overview
Piaggio P.16
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1934–
Quantity
1
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
STRATEGIC BOMBERS · INTERWAR PERIOD
16
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
45
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
21
strategic bombers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the strategic bombers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Flight1934
  • Crew4
  • Primary RoleHeavy bomber
  • In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Top Speed400 km/h
  • Stall Speed65 km/h
◇Dimensions & Weights5MOD.5
  • Length13.35 m
  • Wingspan22 m
  • Height3.5 m
  • Wing Area70.1
  • Loaded Weight18,590 kg
◆Armament6MOD.6
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built1
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
▲Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational StatusCanceled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1934Production started
92
years in service
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📚 Sources
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