Fiat B.R.
Fiat Aviazione · Italy · first flew 1918 · bomber
The Fiat B.R. (Bombardamento e Ricognizione) was an Italian two-seat biplane designed as both a bomber and reconnaissance aircraft at the end of World War I. It was one of the first designs produced by Fiat Aviazione under Celestino Rosatelli.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.1 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Late WWI Italian biplane bomber
- Single large Fiat A.12 engine
- Open cockpits for pilot and observer-gunner
A robust single-engine biplane with unequal-span staggered wings, the lower wing being notably narrower. The large Fiat water-cooled inline engine is housed in a prominent nose installation with a pointed radiator.
Specifications
- The Fiat B.R. has a length of 9.1 m (30 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.9 m (46 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 193 km/h (120 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Designed in 1918, the B.R. appeared too late to see significant wartime service but became an important type in the post-war Regia Aeronautica. It formed the basis for a series of Rosatelli bomber designs that continued into the late 1920s.
Variants
The B.R.1 was the initial production version; later B.R.2 and B.R.3 variants followed with more powerful engines and refined airframes, extending the lineage into the mid-1920s.
Where you'll see it
The B.R. and its successors served as standard Regia Aeronautica day bombers through the early-to-mid 1920s, participating in colonial operations in Libya and East Africa.
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