Fiat R.2
Fiat · Italy · first flew 1919 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Fiat R.2 was a reconnaissance aircraft produced in Italy shortly after the First World War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.75 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Two-bay biplane with equal-span, unstaggered wings
- Pilot and observer in tandem open cockpits
- Fixed tailskid undercarriage
A conventional two-bay biplane with equal-span unstaggered wings, and pilot and observer in tandem open cockpits.
Specifications
- The Fiat R.2 has a length of 8.75 m (29 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.32 m (40 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 175 km/h (109 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
It was the first aircraft marketed under the Fiat brand, earlier Fiat aircraft having been marketed as SIA. It was a derivative of the SIA 7 and SIA 9, revised by Celestino Rosatelli to correct ongoing problems with those types.
Variants
The R.2 was derived from the wartime SIA 7 and SIA 9. It used a 300 hp Fiat A.12bis engine.
Where you'll see it
A total of 129 were produced for the Air Corps of the Regio Esercito.
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