The Meteor F.L.53 is an improved version of the Lombardi F.L.3 built by Meteor S.p.A. of Trieste under licence. The F.L.53 differs by having an all-round vision cockpit canopy and a cut-down rear fuselage.
Engines can include the 75 hp Praga D, the 65 hp Continental A-65, or the 60 hp CAN D-4. The F.L.53 is of mixed construction and the undercarriage is identical to that of the standard Piper Cub.
The F.L.54 is a three-seat model which can be powered by an 85 hp Continental C-85 or 90 hp Continental C-90.
F.L.53
Engine: 65 hp Continental A-65
Wingspan: 33 ft 9 in
Wing area: 152.85 sq.ft
Length: 21 ft 7.75 in
Empty weight: 772 lb
Normal loaded: 1157 lb
MTOW: 1378 lb
Max speed: 112 mph
Cruise: 97 mph
Cruise altitude: 13,120 – 18,700 ft
Seats: 2
All Aero 