FMA AeMB.2
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FMA) · Argentina · first flew 1935 · bomber
The FMA AeMB.2 was an Argentine twin-engine biplane bomber developed by the state aircraft factory FMA in the mid-1930s. It represented Argentina's early efforts to produce military aircraft domestically.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Argentine twin-engine biplane bomber of the 1930s
- Low-wing biplane with enclosed cockpit
- Built by Argentina's state aircraft factory
A twin-engine biplane of conventional layout with an enclosed crew cabin, fixed undercarriage, and the characteristic angular lines of 1930s Argentine military designs.
Specifications
- The FMA AeMB.2 has a length of 10.9 m (36 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.2 m (56 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 285 km/h (177 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The Fábrica Argentina de Aviones was established to build aircraft in Argentina, and the AeMB.2 was among the more ambitious early designs, a twin-engine bomber biplane intended for the Argentine Air Force. The type was part of a wider programme to reduce Argentina's dependence on foreign aircraft procurement.
Variants
No major variants are documented beyond the prototype/limited production series.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Argentine Air Force in the late 1930s in a light bombing role before more modern monoplanes replaced it.
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