| P.136/Royal Gull | |
|---|---|
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| Piaggio P.136L-2 at Tamiami Airport near Miami in 1989 | |
| Role | Amphibious aircraft |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio Aero |
| First flight | 29 August 1948 |
| Introduction | 1949 |
| Status | examples still flying in 2018 |
| Produced | 1948-1961 |
| Number built | 63[citation needed] |
| Developed into | Piaggio P.166 |
The Piaggio P.136 is an Italian twin-engine amphibian flying boat designed and manufactured by aircraft company Piaggio Aero. It is furnished with an all-metal hull, pusher propellers, a gull wing, and retractable landing gear.
During late 1948, the P.136 prototype performed its maiden flight; roughly six months later, it reportedly completed certification tests, clearing the type's entry into service. The aircraft was marketed in the United States as the Royal Gull by American distributor Kearney and Trecker. During the late 1950s, a land-based utility aircraft, the Piaggio P.166, was developed from the P.136 and shares many design similarities, despite the deletion of the hull in favour of a conventional fuselage.