Fiat BR.20 Cicogna
නිෂ්පාදකයාFiat Aviazione
තවම පරිවර්තනය කර නැත — ඉංග්රීසියෙන් පෙන්වයි.
The Fiat BR.20 Cicogna ('stork') was a low-wing twin-engine medium bomber that was developed and manufactured by Italian aircraft company Fiat Aviazione. It holds the distinction of being the first all-metal Italian bomber to enter service; it was regarded as one of the most modern medium bombers in the world.
The origins of the BR.20 were in a request issued by the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) during 1934 for a new medium bomber capable of high speeds, long range, and satisfactory payload, reliability, and flight characteristics compared to contemporaries. Among the companies that chose to respond was Fiat, which completed its design for the competition during 1935. On 10 February 1936, the first prototype (serial number M.M.274) conducted its maiden flight. Flight testing proceeded at a rapid pace; during September 1936, initial deliveries of the type commenced to the Regia Aeronautica.
During summer 1937, the BR.20 received its baptism of fire when a number were operated by the Aviazione Legionaria during the Spanish Civil War: the BR.20 came to form the backbone of Nationalist bombing operations, along with the German Heinkel He 111 bomber. It was also produced under...
The origins of the BR.20 were in a request issued by the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Royal Air Force) during 1934 for a new medium bomber capable of high speeds, long range, and satisfactory payload, reliability, and flight characteristics compared to contemporaries. Among the companies that chose to respond was Fiat, which completed its design for the competition during 1935. On 10 February 1936, the first prototype (serial number M.M.274) conducted its maiden flight. Flight testing proceeded at a rapid pace; during September 1936, initial deliveries of the type commenced to the Regia Aeronautica.
During summer 1937, the BR.20 received its baptism of fire when a number were operated by the Aviazione Legionaria during the Spanish Civil War: the BR.20 came to form the backbone of Nationalist bombing operations, along with the German Heinkel He 111 bomber. It was also produced under...
