As of 2007, this record still stands for piston-powered aircraft. On 8 May 1937, Lieutenant Colonel Mario Pezzi broke the world altitude record with a flight to 15,655 metres (51,362 ft). The following year, Pezzi broke the record again in the more powerful Ca.161bis, making a flight to 17,083 metres (56,032 ft) on 22 October 1938.
Specifications (Ca.161bis)
General characteristics
Crew: One pilot
Length: 8.25 m (27 ft 1 in)
Wingspan: 14.25 m (26 ft 9 in)
Height: 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 35.5 m² (382 ft²)
Empty weight: 1,205 kg (2,657 lb)
Gross weight: 1,650 kg (3,638 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Piaggio P.XI R.C.100/2v, 560 kW (750 hp)
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Special pressurized suits were used during attempts, forefathers of modern space suits.
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