Ambrosini also manufactured the AL 12P troop and cargo
glider designed by Ing. Preti of Aeronautica Lombarda S.A. Constructed entirely
of wood, the AL 12P possessed extremely clean contours. In addition to two
normal doors, the fuselage featured a hinged forward section which swung to
starboard to facilitate loading. Ten fully-equipped troops or a cargo up to a
maximum of 3960 lb. could be carried. Air brakes were fitted above and below
the wings just inboard of the ailerons. The AL 12P spanned 69 ft. 10 1/2 in.,
was 45 ft. 1/8 in. long, and had a wing area of 546 sq. ft. Empty weight was
3300 lb. and maximum weight 7260 lb.
A twin-engined variant, the P.512, was designed by Ambrosini
and built after the war. Employing Alfa
Romeo 115ter in-line engines of 225 h.p. each, the P.512 was essentially the
same as the glider in other respects, although a modified landing gear was
fitted.
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