Fiat BGA
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Pisa , Italy |
| Products | Aircraft |
The Fiat BGA (Bombardiere di Grande Autonomia) was an aircraft conceptualized by Aldo Guglielmetti for the Italian Air Force.
Constructed in Pisa by Fiat's division Costruzioni Meccaniche Aeronautiche SA (CMASA), it was occasionally referred to as the CMASA BGA. Only a single prototype was completed, as it never advanced to mass production.
Development
In response to a 1934 medium bomber specification issued by the Italian Air Force, Aldo Guglielmetti developed the BGA. Its maiden flight took place in 1936, powered by a pair of Fiat A.80 radial engines. The aircraft featured retractable tailwheel landing gear, with the main wheels retracting into the engine nacelles. Its design included dual elliptical vertical stabilizers and rudders, along with a fuselage that was lowered aft of the dorsal and ventral gun mounts.
During evaluation, the BGA failed to meet performance expectations, resulting in its withdrawal from the competition and limiting production to just the prototype.
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