Sagittario 2

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The Aerfer Sagittario 2 was a prototype all-metal single-seat lightweight fighter aircraft built in Italy by Aerfer, intended to serve as an interceptor or light tactical support aircraft. First flown in 1956, it became the first Italian aircraft to break the sound barrier in controlled flight when it reached Mach 1.1 during a dive from 13,725 m (45,000 ft).

Ambrosini sagittario (1)Ambrosini sagittario (1)
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Ambrosini (Aerfer) Sagittario 2 MM560 LeB 29.05.57Ambrosini (Aerfer) Sagittario 2 MM560 LeB 29.05.57
Aerfer Sagittario 2 in the Italian Air Force Museum (Vigna di Valle, Rome, Italy)Aerfer Sagittario 2 in the Italian Air Force Museum (Vigna di Valle, Rome, Italy)
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Aerfer Sagittario 2 in the Italian Air Force Museum (Vigna di Valle, Rome, Italy)Aerfer Sagittario 2 in the Italian Air Force Museum (Vigna di Valle, Rome, Italy)