Breda-Pittoni B.P.471
Breda · Italy · first flew 1950 · airliner
The Breda-Pittoni B.P.471 was an Italian twin-engine airliner and military transport produced by Breda.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Mid-wing twin-engined monoplane
- Two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines
- Cabin for 18 passengers
A twin-engined monoplane 17.5 m long with a 23 m span and 1,200 hp R-1830-92 engines.
Specifications
- The Breda-Pittoni B.P.471 has a length of 17.5 m (57 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 23 m (75 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 473 km/h (294 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was designed by Mario Pittoni and first flew in 1950.
Variants
Only one example of the type was built.
Where you'll see it
It was retired in 1954. It carried a crew of two and 18 passengers.
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