Inside The Cockpit - Fiat G.91

Designed in the 1950s, the Fiat G.91 provided an answer to the call for a universal light attack aircraft, slotted for use in all major NATO countries. Of course, things turn out way different.

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GAF TO 1F-G91(R3)-1, Flight Manual G 91-R3, March 1964

Giorgio Apostolo, The Fiat G.91

Jeffrey Quill, In The Cockpit

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[pedrot.]

I was a mechanic in that beautiful machine, back in the days in the Portuguese Airforce...

[praetor]

I was stationed in Spain 79-82 with F-4's when we did a NATO exercise in Portugal, Went to the range there to practice strafe and bomb runs. The G91's and Portugese pilots showed our American F4 pilots what a ground attacker can really do. Those pilots where GOOD! Not a pilot myself, but being in the range control tower, it was very obvious on who was putting bombs and bullets on target.

[mensch]

The Ennio Morricone-ish opening montage music is a nice touch!

[stevenvicino]

Spent 3 years at San Vito Air Station during the "80s. The Italian G-91s used to buzz our base all the time. I loved it.

[comradeyars]

My uncle flew the G91 (R3) in the 70's. I have his complete "Materialamt Der Luftwaffe" binder for this aircraft from 1974, including all checklists one would expect -- i.e. pre-takeoff, cruise, conventional weapons, emergency, dive recovery tables, sight pattern data for bombing and gunnery... everything that was required knowledge of G91 pilot's at the time. I'm happy to share what I have if you're curious. Thank you so much for this incredible video.

[stukablyat]

G91 was one of the most underrated planes of all time

[ruimoura]

Great video. I just think that you could have mentioned more the role of the Portuguese Air Force's wider experience in the operational aspect of this iconic aircraft . A good friend of mine has even written an article in Flieger magazine. in fact: 1. The PoAF were the only Air Force to have gone to war with it, . 2.The PoAF used it from the 60s until around the mid-90s 3. The PoAF used both the R-3s and R-4s and 4. A PoAF G-91 squadron even won the Silver Tiger with it. Thanks and yes I gave a thumbs up and I subscribed.

[hoon_trend]

Thanks for this G.91 overview & retrospective. Definitely one of my favorite NATO light attack jets from that era. Right alongside the A-4. Perhaps it should be known as "Gabrielli's Hotrod"

[kencohagen]

The G91 makes total sense for countries like Italy and Germany and other NATO Members close to the Soviet Union. They would be under ground attack long before France and England would be, so having this aircraft ready to fight the low altitude troop support role while their counterparts used their aircraft for air superiority. Different missions for different areas. These little aircraft would be super maneuverable and work well keeping Soviet armor from overrunning their country.

[brainyskeletonofdoom]

Here in Italy is a plane still loved by the ones who flew it, the Y version was not so well received in comparison

[GregsAirplanesandAutomobiles]

I really enjoyed this video, not only the information but the style of it with the Sergio Leone style introduction and all of the cuts and film work. Impressive stuff for a youtube channel.

[__pizzaWT]

8:43 the Weaponry depends on the variant, the G.91 R/4 (the one being showcased, was equipped with 4 .50 caliber guns, they also had the R/3 variant that carried the 2 30mm DEFA 552 cannons

[NJP]

Feels like a Chieftain “Inside the Hatch” series. Love it
We have the Chieftain for tanks, and now we have the Bismarck for planes lol

[pablopeter]

EXCELLENT video. Thanks very much. The G 91 accomplished its mission for of light support tactical attack aircraft. Cheap of the shelf items, rugged and ready to go. Greetings from Mexico City.

[xmaniac]

I can only imagine the astonished faces in Paris and London when it was announced the Fiat was the winner of the bid. Aah, yes and Statler and Waldorp type of commentary in Bonn.

[eduardomarrinhas]

My grandfather flew g.91 in ultramar war.
We portuguese loved that plane.
all airfields in portugal has a g.91 in the gate. Like a statue.

[watchfordpilot]

That poor old bird is looking tired and shabby. I hope she will get some TLC before too much corrosion sets in. A great cockpit tour as well - thanks Mr Bismarck.

[pspr]

Another excelent video, Bismark! It´s great to see the Gina. As already said, 40 G.91R/4 equiped with 4x 0.50 cal guns were supplied from Luftwaffe to Portuguese AF, and afterwards 33 G.91R/3 with 2x 20mm cannons and 11 G.91T/3.
These Ginas were the only ones to be used in anger in the Portuguese African Conflict, were the Fiats (as they were known) were used against guerilla movements in Mozambique and Guinea Bissau.

[Steven-pj]

A great introduction and cockpit view of this lovely aircraft.

[MarioVesco]

It does justice to the G.91. Totally loved it! ❤