Breda A.2

The Breda A.2 was a small sport and touring aircraft developed in Italy in 1921.

A.2
Role Sports plane
Manufacturer Breda
First flight 1921

Design and development

An advanced design for its time, the A.2 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane with fixed tailskid undercarriage. The pilot and passenger sat in tandem, open cockpits. Originally powered by an inverted inline engine of 97 kW (130 hp), a more powerful version was developed with a 187 kW (250 hp) engine as a reconnaissance aircraft.

Operators
 Kingdom of Italy

Specifications (variant)

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Capacity: 340 kg (750 lb)
  • Wing area: 34 m2 (370 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 950 kg (2,094 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × inverted in-line engine , 97 kW (130 hp) - 190 kW (250 hp)

Performance

  • Service ceiling: 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
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References
    • Taylor, Michael J. H. (1989). Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation. London: Studio Editions. p. 195.
    • Gunston, Bill (1993). World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press. p. 56.
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