The Ansaldo A.120, later referred to as the FIAT A.120 following FIAT’s acquisition of Ansaldo, was a reconnaissance aircraft developed in Italy during the 1920s.
Designed as a parasol-wing monoplane, it featured a fixed tailskid undercarriage and accommodated both pilot and observer in tandem open cockpits.
Design and Development The A.120 was based on design elements from earlier aircraft, incorporating a wing derived from the Ansaldo A.115 and a fuselage adapted from the Dewoitine D.1 fighter, which Ansaldo had produced under licence.
This blend of existing technology resulted in a reliable yet modest reconnaissance platform, suited to its era.
The aircraft was operated by the Italian Air Force in limited numbers and also saw export success with the air forces of Austria and Lithuania.
Lithuania’s A.120s remained in service until the country’s annexation by the Soviet Union.
