The Spartacus was a turboprop derivative of the P.68 developed jointly by Partenavia and Aeritalia. A prototype six seat version first flew in 1978 as the AP.68TP. This aircraft which had a retractable undercarriage was followed by two 9 seat AP.68TP-100’s with fixed undercarriages in 1981. The Spartacus superseded these and entered production in 1983. The type was designed for a variety of roles including air ambulance, aerial survey, freighter, air taxi and coastal patrol.

                                 N75CY                    c/n 8001                         Italy Photo: John Chalmers

9 seat light transport first flown in 1981

Engines: 2x 328shp(244kW) Allison 250-B17C                                                                              Length: 32’6"(9.9m)                                                                                            Height: 12’0"(3.65m)Wingspan: 39’4.5"(12.0m)                                                                                             No.built: 13+ Range: 1000miles(1609km)                                                            Cruising speed: 198mph(319kmh) Empty weight: 3285lb(1490kg)                                              Maximum take-off weight: 5732lb(2600kg)

Illustrated below in Italian markings is the same aircraft shown above.