Alaparma Baldo Explained

The Alaparma Baldo was an unusual two-seat light monoplane produced in Italy shortly after World War II. Designed by Adriano Mantelli, it featured an egg-shaped fuselage with cabin doors that hinged upwards and to the back. The conventional tailplane with single fin and rudder was carried on twin booms, either side of a pusher engine installation. The undercarriage consisted of a single mainwheel under the fuselage pod, a small tailwheel not far behind it, and outrigger wheels on the wingtips.

Variants

• AM.65 with 65hp Walter Mikron piston engine
• AM.75 with 75hp Praga D engine

Operators

• Italian Air Force operated 10 aircraft until 1951^[1]

References

• Book: Bridgman, Leonard. Jane's All The World's Aircraft 1951–52. 1951. London. Sampson Low, Marston & Co. Ltd..
• Book: Taylor, Michael J. H. . Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation . 1989 . Studio Editions . London . 51 .
• Book: Simpson, R. W. . Airlife's General Aviation . 1995 . Airlife Publishing . Shrewsbury . 404 .
• luftfahrt-archiv.de

Notes and References

1. Web site: Italian Air Force . aeroflight . 4 June 2019.