Breda Ba.16
Breda · Italy · first flew 1932 · light aircraft
The Breda Ba.16 is an Italian single-engine biplane designed for primary pilot training in the early 1930s. It features tandem open cockpits and a fixed undercarriage, typical of its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.95 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Single-engine biplane primary trainer
- Open tandem cockpits with simple fixed undercarriage
- Compact Italian prewar biplane trainer
A compact conventional biplane trainer with open tandem cockpits and simple fixed undercarriage, broadly similar in outline to other Italian primary trainers of the period.
Specifications
- The Breda Ba.16 has a length of 6.95 m (23 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.15 m (30 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 215 km/h (134 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Breda produced the Ba.16 to meet Italian Air Force requirements for a robust primary trainer in the early 1930s. The design was straightforward and well-suited to initial pilot training, emphasising ease of handling and maintainability.
Variants
Variants were limited; minor production batches differed in engine fit and cockpit equipment. The type remained in limited use through the mid-1930s.
Where you'll see it
The Ba.16 served with the Regia Aeronautica as a primary trainer at Italian flying schools during the 1930s.
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