FMA AeMB.2
Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FMA) · Argentina · first flew 1935 · bomber
The FMA AeMB.2 Bombi was a single-engine bomber developed in Argentina in the mid-1930s by the state aircraft factory. It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional layout.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.9 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Low-wing cantilever monoplane with a single radial engine in the nose
- Long trouser-style fairings over the fixed main undercarriage legs
- Fixed tailwheel undercarriage; the dorsal gun turret of the AeMB.1 was removed
A single-engine low-wing monoplane with a fixed tailwheel undercarriage whose main legs are enclosed in long trouser fairings, and a crew of three.
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 AeMB.1 first flew on 9 October 1935 with a dorsal machine-gun turret. The turret was removed on the improved AeMB.2 to cure stability problems. It was powered by a Wright R-1820-F3 radial engine of about 715 hp.
Variants
The AeMB.1 was the initial design with a dorsal gun turret; the AeMB.2 was the improved version with the turret removed.
Where you'll see it
Fifteen production aircraft served with the Argentine Air Force between 1936 and 1945. Two were lost in accidents.
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