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of 1954. The Veltro went from design commencement to completion in eight months; the Strale, started in 1955, was not finished until July 1961, even though the two aircraft had much in common.
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was increased in area by about 11%, lowering its aspect ratio still further and making the overall fuselage length 130 mm (5.1 in) greater.
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