CNT-II
Italian seaplane
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The CNT-II was a single-engine biplane flying boat built by the Italian shipyard Cantiere Navale Triestino (CNT) in 1924.
| CNT-II | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Racer |
National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Cantieri Navale Triestino (CNT) |
| Designer | |
| Number built | 2 |
| History | |
| First flight | May 1924 |
| Retired | 1924 |
Design and development
It was built to participate in the 1925 edition of the Schneider Cup. The CNT-II was powered by a pusher 465 hp (347 kW) V12 motor engine. Both aircraft sank during the flotation trials. Although recovered and sent for repairs, the project was abandoned.[1]
