Fiat BRG
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 11, 1899 in Turin, Italy |
| Founder | Giovanni Agnelli |
| Headquarters | Turin , Italy |
| Products | Automobiles, aircraft, engines |
| Website | www |
The Fiat BRG was a prototype heavy bomber developed in Italy during the 1930s by Fiat for use by the Italian Air Force.
Design and development
Known as the BRG (Bombardiere Rosatelli Gigante, meaning "Giant Rosatelli Bomber"), this aircraft featured a high-wing monoplane configuration supported by interplane struts and powered by three engines. Its fuselage was deep and had flat sides, accommodating a single engine mounted at the front, with two additional engines positioned between the upper wing and a short stub wing attached beneath the fuselage via struts. The tail assembly consisted of one vertical fin and rudder, while the landing gear was designed with a wide track for stability. The cockpit housed both pilot and co-pilot ahead of the wing's leading edge. Defensive armament included four machine guns placed in an open dorsal position and within a ventral tunnel. Following flight evaluations in 1931, the sole BRG prototype was assigned to the 62nd Squadriglia SPB, an experimental unit specializing in heavy bombers.
Operators
- Regia Aeronautica
- 62nd Squadriglia SPB
Specifications
References
- The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985), 1985, Orbis Publishing, Page 1780
- Picture of BRG (side view)
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