Breda Ba.75
| Breda Ba.75 | |
|---|---|
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| Role | Reconnaissance and ground-attack monoplane |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Breda |
| First flight | 1939 |
| Number built | 1 |
The Breda Ba.75 was an Italian prototype two-seat reconnaissance and ground-attack aircraft designed and built by the Società Italiana Ernesto Breda.[1] Only one aircraft was built and the type did not enter production.
Development
[edit]Based on the design of the earlier Ba.65 the Ba.75 was slightly larger and was a mid-wing cantilever monoplane and unlike the Ba.65 had a fixed tailwheel landing gear.[1] The Ba.75 was powered by a 900 hp (670 kW) Isotta-Fraschini K.14 radial piston engine.[1] The bottom and lower sides of the fuselage were glazed to allow observation of the ground.[1] The only Ba.75 was built and test flown in 1939.[1]
Specifications
[edit]Data from [1]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Length: 11.30 m (37 ft 1 in)
- Wingspan: 15.60 m (51 ft 2 in)
- Height: 3.10 m (10 ft 2 in)
- Powerplant: 1 × Isotta-Fraschini K.14 radial piston engine, 670 kW (900 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 375 km/h (233 mph, 202 kn)
- Cruise speed: 300 km/h (190 mph, 160 kn)
- Range: 1,700 km (1,100 mi, 920 nmi)
Armament
- Guns: 2 × 12.7mm (0.5in) Breda-SAFAT machine guns
References
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Notes
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
