Breda Ba.82
The Breda Ba.82 represented an Italian medium bomber prototype developed during the late 1930s by the Società Italiana Ernesto Breda firm.
Design and development
In 1937, Breda initiated the design of the Ba.82, a fast medium bomber featuring a mid-wing monoplane configuration with four crew members. This aircraft was equipped with retractable landing gear and powered by a pair of Fiat A.80 RC 41 engines, each delivering 745 kilowatts (1,000 horsepower). Its defensive armament comprised three 7.7 mm (0.303 in) Breda-SAFAT machine guns. Only one prototype was constructed, which Breda unveiled at the Aeronautica di Milano air exhibition in 1937.
Prior to its maiden flight, the Italian Air Ministry reviewed the Ba.82’s design and deemed it obsolete. Nevertheless, they considered commissioning a limited production batch from Breda if enhancements could be made to improve its performance and flight characteristics sufficiently to pass official evaluations.
During initial company testing, the prototype encountered persistent engine difficulties, necessitating multiple modifications by Breda. These setbacks postponed formal trials until 1939. By then, the Air Ministry had established a preference for trimotor configurations for Regia Aeronautica medium bombers, rendering the twin-engine Ba.82 less favorable. Additionally, in 1939, the prototype did not meet the Regia Aeronautica standards regarding top speed, operational range, and bomb-carrying capacity. Consequently, no production contract was awarded, and the sole prototype was eventually dismantled.
Specifications (Ba 82)
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