Fratelli Nardi was an Italian aircraft manufacturer formed in the early 1930s.
History
The partnership Fratelli Nardi was formed by the brothers Euste, Elio and Luigi Nardi in
Milan
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,
Italy
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. They started building their first aircraft in 1934 and the FN.305 first flew in February 1935.
The company built a number of prototypes but due to the small size of their factory the series production of their aircraft was sub-contracted to other companies like
Piaggio
Piaggio Group () is an Italian motor vehicle manufacturer, which produces a range of two-wheeled motor vehicles and compact commercial vehicles under five brands: Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Derbi. Its corporate headquarters are ...
and
Savoia-Marchetti
SIAI-Marchetti was an Italian aircraft manufacturer primarily active during the interwar period.
History
The original company was founded during 1915 as SIAI (''Società Idrovolanti Alta Italia'' – Seaplane Company of Upper Italy). As sugge ...
.
Aircraft
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Nardi FN.305 - 1935
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Nardi FN.310 - 1936
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Nardi FN.315 - 1938
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Nardi FN.316 - 1941
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Nardi FN.333 Riviera - 1952
See also
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List of Italian companies
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References
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Defunct aircraft manufacturers of Italy
Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1934
Italian companies established in 1934
Italian brands
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