{"id":22279,"date":"2020-12-12T17:38:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T15:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=22279"},"modified":"2025-03-13T20:45:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T18:45:26","slug":"museo-dellindustria-aeronautica-leonardo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/museo-dellindustria-aeronautica-leonardo\/","title":{"rendered":"Museo dell\u2019Industria Aeronautica Leonardo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Museo dell\u2019Industria Aeronautica Leonardo<\/strong>, located in <strong>Caselle Torinese<\/strong> (near Turin), <strong>Piedmont<\/strong>, Italy, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the development of <strong>aerospace technology<\/strong>. It focuses on the <strong>Italian aerospace industry<\/strong> and the <strong>Leonardo<\/strong> company (formerly <strong>Finmeccanica<\/strong>), which has played a key role in advancing aviation and aerospace engineering over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Museo dell\u2019Industria Aeronautica Leonardo<\/strong> (Leonardo Aeronautical Industry Museum)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Divisione Velivoli Leonardo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strada per Malanghero<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">snc -10072 (TO)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/29\/italy\/\">Italy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fondazioneleonardo.com\/heritage\">https:\/\/www.fondazioneleonardo.com\/heritage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:gseniorestorinocaselle@alenia.it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gseniorestorinocaselle@alenia.it<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visitor Tips<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plan Ahead<\/strong>: If you are particularly interested in <strong>aviation technology<\/strong>, you might want to spend extra time exploring the exhibits related to <strong>aerospace engineering<\/strong>, <strong>helicopters<\/strong>, and <strong>space exploration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening Hours<\/strong>: The museum typically operates with <strong>set visiting hours<\/strong>, but it\u2019s advisable to check the museum\u2019s official website for current timings and any special events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guided Tours<\/strong>: Consider taking a <strong>guided tour<\/strong> to gain deeper insights into the history of Leonardo\u2019s aircraft and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Location and Accessibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Museo dell&#8217;Industria Aeronautica Leonardo<\/strong> is located in <strong>Caselle Torinese<\/strong>, a town in the <strong>province of Turin<\/strong>, about <strong>15 km from Turin<\/strong>. It is conveniently situated near the <strong>Turin Caselle Airport<\/strong> (Aeroporto di Torino-Caselle), making it easily accessible for visitors traveling by air.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum is also accessible by <strong>car<\/strong> via the <strong>A55 motorway<\/strong> and is well-connected by public transport to <strong>Turin city center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" tabindex=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d179967.4910499721!2d7.516005228381307!3d45.18725722098807!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47886f5bc8ac48c3%3A0x1b4679ced576a816!2sLeonardo%20Spa%20-%20Divisione%20Velivoli%20-%20Caselle%20Sud!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1607786211967!5m2!1snl!2snl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" aria-hidden=\"false\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/museo-dellindustria-aeronautica-leonardo\/sva-9\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22280\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sva-9-728x485.jpg\" alt=\"Ansaldo SVA.9, \" class=\"wp-image-22280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sva-9-728x485.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sva-9-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sva-9-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sva-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/sva-9.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ansaldo SVA.9 13148 Italian Air Force<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>CSX7195\/51-317<p><\/p>\n<p>13148<\/p>\n<p>MMX602<\/p>\n<p>MM6265\/5\/5-265<\/p>\n<p>MM7048<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p><\/td><td>AMX International AMX<p><\/p>\n<p>Ansaldo SVA.9<\/p>\n<p>Eurofighter F-2000A Typhoon<\/p>\n<p>Fiat G91PAN<\/p>\n<p>Panavia Tornado ECR<\/p>\n<p>Sky-X<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located at the Leonardo Velivoli plant in Turin-Caselle, the <strong>Museo dell\u2019Industria Aeronautica Leonardo<\/strong> houses some of the company&#8217;s most significant products: from aircraft built in wood and with wing surfaces covered in canvas, to those produced in carbon fibre and titanium, with sophisticated navigation and mission management systems, and innovative remotely piloted aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A number of complete historical fixed-wing aircraft are on display, including: the SVA 9 biplane of 1917, used among others by Gabriele D&#8217;Annunzio, recovered in the 1970s by the then Aeritalia and restored by the Company with the collaboration of GAVS-Turin; the first prototype of the Eurofighter of 1994, which is still today the greatest European technological achievement in the field of defence aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a range of on-board equipment, such as cameras from the G.91, F-104 radar, artificial horizons and navigation instruments from both the F-104 and AMX, a reproduction of the Lamperti\/Garbagnati camera used on the SVA in the years 1915-1920, mannequins with pilots&#8217; overalls, display models and reproductions, from 1918 to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Space and Satellite Technology<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum also features exhibits related to <strong>space exploration<\/strong> and <strong>satellite technology<\/strong>, reflecting Leonardo\u2019s significant contributions to the <strong>European Space Agency (ESA)<\/strong> and <strong>international space missions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space systems<\/strong>: Examples of <strong>satellite components<\/strong> and <strong>space exploration technology<\/strong> developed by Leonardo highlight its important role in the growing space industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Visit Museo dell\u2019Industria Aeronautica Leonardo?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Aviation History<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum offers a thorough look at <strong>Italian aerospace history<\/strong>, from <strong>early flight<\/strong> to <strong>modern aviation<\/strong> and space exploration, making it a unique destination for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diverse Aircraft and Aerospace Exhibits<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With a variety of <strong>aircraft models<\/strong>, <strong>helicopters<\/strong>, and <strong>space technology<\/strong> on display, the museum is perfect for visitors interested in the evolution of <strong>aerospace technologies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Value<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum provides an excellent learning experience about <strong>aviation technology<\/strong>, engineering, and Italy\u2019s contributions to the <strong>global aerospace industry<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a great resource for students and anyone with a passion for <strong>aerospace science<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leonardo\u2019s Global Impact<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a leader in aerospace and defense, Leonardo\u2019s legacy is rich and multifaceted. The museum highlights the company\u2019s extensive contributions not just to <strong>military aviation<\/strong> but also to <strong>commercial aircraft<\/strong> and the <strong>space sector<\/strong>, illustrating its international significance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo <strong>Museo dell\u2019Industria Aeronautica Leonardo<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Museo dell\u2019Industria Aeronautica Leonardo, located in Caselle Torinese (near Turin), Piedmont, Italy, is a museum dedicated to the history of aviation and the development&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-22279","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22279","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22279"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22279\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34641,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22279\/revisions\/34641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22279"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}