Filippo Zappata
Filippo Zappata | |
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Filippo Zappata in the 1930s | |
| Born | 6 July 1894 |
| Died | 30 August 1994 (aged 100) |
| Burial place | Cimitero di Tavernelle |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Regia Scuola Superiore Navale di Genova |
| Occupation(s) | Aeronautical engineer, aircraft designer |
| Known for | development of the CANT Z.1007 for Fascist Italy |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch | Bersaglieri |
| Years of service | 1915–1918 |
| Rank | Capitano |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Aerodynamics |
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Filippo Zappata (6 July 1894 – 30 August 1994) was an Italian engineer and aircraft designer. He worked for Officine Aeronautiche Gabardini, Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico (CANT), Blériot, Breda, and Agusta. Zappata was the designer of many record-breaking seaplanes.