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Breda A.14

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Top speed
  
190 km/h

Length
  
16 m

Wingspan
  
23 m

First flight
  
1928

Manufacturer
  
Società Italiana Ernesto Breda

The Breda A.14 was a prototype three-engined biplane, designed by Società Italiana Ernesto Breda as a night bomber in 1928. The aircraft was proposed to the Regia Aeronautica, but failed assessments, and was abandoned. The aircraft was designed after the failure of the A.8. It was designed to solve the flight problems experienced on the A.8. The A.14 was tested in 1928, powered by three 450 hp Alfa Romeo Jupiter engines. Although performance was improved, the Regia Aeronautica decided not to accept the A.14. To make up for the costs, it was suggested that a demilitarised version be sold to civilians, but a lack of civilian interest resulted in the abandonment of the project.

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 4
  • Capacity: 2600kg
  • Length: 15.7 m (51 ft 6 in)
  • Wingspan: 23.06 m (75 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 148 m2 (1,590 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 3,900 kg (8,598 lb)
  • Gross weight: 6,500 kg (14,330 lb)
  • Powerplant: 3 × Alfa Romeo Jupiter piston radial engine, 340 kW (450 hp) each
  • Performance

  • Maximum speed: 190 km/h (118 mph; 103 kn)
  • Endurance: 6h 30min
  • Service ceiling: 5,000 m (16,000 ft)
  • Wing loading: 44 kg/m2 (9.0 lb/sq ft)
  • Armament

  • Bombs: 800kg
  • References

    Breda A.14 Wikipedia


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