https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_G.95 (yes I know it's in Italian, but this is the only version of the Wiki article)
https://www.militarystory.org/vstol-fiat-g-95/
Stats (specifically for the G.95/4):
Length: 14m (46~ft)
Height: 4.6m (15~ft)
Wingspan: 6.62m (22~ft)
Powerplant: 2 Rolls-Royce MAN RB.153 turbojets + 4 Rolls-Royce RB162-31 turbojets
Thrust: 62.28kN (14,000~lbf) at cruising altitude OR 92kN (20,682~lbf) while in VTOL mode
Max Speed:
1,200km/h (648~knots OR 756~mph) at sea-level
920km/h (497~knots OR 572~mph) cruising
Mach 1.2-1.4 (highly speculative) at max altitude
Max Altitude: 10,000m (32,808~ft)
Technically, the G.95 is an Italian predecessor to the German EWR VJ 101, but the design of the G.95 is arguably more interesting, as it's 4-6 "lift jet" VTOL engine arrangement was a seemingly unique idea for the time (1962-1965~).
Why did I suggest 3 different variants? The G.95/3 and the G.95/4 had similar designs and roles, but the G.95/6 had a completely different role as a recon/tactical bomber of sorts. (Please don't kill me with rule 3a, it's my first time and I am trying my best here
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A good reason for this to be added? Well for starters, there aren't a lot of Italian aircraft in the game as is, let alone an Italian jet VTOL.
We stan Karthin-... I mean Italy!
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An Italian air force Fiat G.95/4 blasts off from a dispersal site. In the event of war, the G.95 would have left vulnerable, fixed runways to hide out in the countryside. Giuseppe Gabrielli (1903-87) was the undisputed master of Italian aeronautical engineering. He designed over 140 aircraft, including the […]
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