Breda A.4
Breda · Italy · first flew 1926 · light aircraft
The Breda A.4 was a biplane trainer produced in Italy in the mid-1920s. It was of conventional configuration with a two-bay unstaggered wing cellule.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.25 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Biplane with a two-bay unstaggered wing cellule
- Pilot and instructor in tandem open cockpits
- Some examples built as floatplanes, designated A.4idro
Look for a two-bay unstaggered biplane with two tandem open cockpits and a water-cooled nose engine.
Specifications
- The Breda A.4 has a length of 8.25 m (27 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.9 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It first flew in 1926. The A.4 was powered by a 130 hp Colombo D.110 six-cylinder engine, and the A.4 HS by a 180 hp Hispano-Suiza 8 V-8.
Variants
At least some examples were produced as floatplanes under the designation A.4idro.
Where you'll see it
Apart from civil use, the A.4 was adopted by the Regia Aeronautica as a trainer. It seated the pilot and instructor in tandem open cockpits.
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