The Agusta AZ.8L, also known as the Agusta-Zappata AZ.8L, took its maiden flight on June 9, 1958, as an Italian airliner prototype.
It featured a traditional low-wing monoplane design, a tricycle undercarriage, and was constructed entirely of metal.
Filippo Zappata’s concept originated from an unrealised twin-engined transport model called the AZ.1.
Following the lack of interest from potential buyers, Agusta decided to discontinue the AZ.8L project and shift its focus to helicopter production, specifically the new Zappata creation, the A.101.
The Italian Air Force utilised this aircraft for airline transport purposes.
Specifications
Crew
2
Capacity
22 first-class
Or
26 economy-class passengers / 2,835 kg (6,250 lb) payload
Length
19.44 m (63 ft 9 in)
Wingspan
25.5 m (83 ft 8 in)
Height
6.66 m (21 ft 10 in)
Wing area
66.8 m2 (719 sq ft)
Empty weight
7,620 kg (16,799 lb) equipped
Maximum zero-fuel weight
10,300 kg (22,708 lb)
Maximum landing weight
10,800 kg (23,810 lb)
Max take-off weight
11,300 kg (24,912 lb)
Fuel capacity
3,200 L (845 US gal; 704 imp gal) with 4x 45 L (12 US gal; 10 imp gal) engine oil tanks
