Breda Ba.64
Breda · Italy · first flew 1934 · fighter
The Breda Ba.64 was an Italian single-seat fighter biplane developed in the early 1930s featuring an enclosed cockpit, a notable advancement for Italian fighters of that period. It was ordered in modest numbers by the Regia Aeronautica.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-engine Italian biplane fighter of the mid-1930s
- Low-wing lower plane with gull configuration and fixed spatted undercarriage
- Enclosed cockpit with a large sliding canopy — advanced for its day
Distinguished among Italian biplanes by its enclosed cockpit, sesquiplane-like staggered wings with a more substantial lower wing, and a spatted fixed undercarriage.
Specifications
- The Breda Ba.64 has a length of 9.72 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.1 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 350 km/h (217 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Designed to meet a Regia Aeronautica requirement, the Ba.64 first flew in 1934 and entered limited service. It competed against the Fiat CR.32 and other types but was ultimately produced in smaller quantities. The type saw service in the early stages of Italian colonial operations.
Variants
The Ba.64B was an improved version with a more powerful engine. Numbers were small and both variants served briefly.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Regia Aeronautica in Italy and in East African colonial service in the mid-1930s.
Related aircraft
- Breda Ba.27
- Breda Ba.65
- Breda Ba.16
- Breda Ba.88 Lince
- Aero A.102
- ANF Les Mureaux 115
- Arado Ar 68
- Arado Ar 76
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