With a streamlined, smooth aesthetic, classic Italian lines and excellent performance it's hard to understand why the CANT Z.511, which already holds such the accolade to its name of being the largest floatplane of all time has been largely forgotten. Today we take a dive into its history, and the reason why its name is scarcely mentioned in aviation circles today.

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Sources:

Civoli M., Aereoplani: Regia AeronauticaAeronautica Militare 19232003 (2002)
Thompson, Jonathan (1963). Italian Civil & Military Aircraft 1930–1945. New York: Aero Publishers Inc.
John & Elke Weale, Combat Aircraft of World War Two, Arms and Armour Press, London, 1978.

0:00 1:51 Introduction
1:52 4:36 Construction
4:37 11:42 Flight Testing and Career
11:43 13:13 Conclusion