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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was Italy's primary bomber during most of World War II and specially during the Africa Campaign. It was one of the most produced and widely used variants of the BR.20, being introduced in 1936 and serving until 1945. In fact, the BR.20 also served with Japan during World War II, with 82 units sold to this nation, however the aircraft was highly criticized for the poor engine reliability and lacking firepower. In total 500 units of the BR.20 "Stork" were produced between 1936 and 1943.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.
 
  
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The BR.20 has a superb bomb load and is quite strong, being able to soak up a bit more damage than other comparable bombers. The defensive armament has excellent coverage; however, the dorsal gunner is quite exposed and commonly gets hit while in combat. It not only looks but also flies like a brick. This is a very slow plane and in Arcade and Realistic battles, and because these game modes are so short, by the time you reach your bombing target the match may almost be over! The BR.20 is still however quite a treat to fly and is stable and well suited to Simulator.
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It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree The BR.20 has a superb bomb load and is quite strong, being able to carry more explosive ordnance than most other bombers. The defensive armament has excellent coverage; however, the dorsal gunner is quite exposed and commonly gets hit while in combat. It is very sluggish and the flight performance is inferior to most bombers at its BR. This is a very slow plane in Arcade and Realistic battles, and because these game modes are so short, by the time you reach your bombing target the match might even be over. The BR.20 is still however quite a treat to fly and is stable and well suited to Simulator. Another very interesting strategy the BR.20 DR is capable of is ironically, attacking other bombers. When the top & front gunner are pointed forward, the combined firepower of three 7.7 machine guns can surprise other bomber pilots especially if loaded with the AP-I belts.
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Another very interesting strategy the BR.20 DR is capable of is ironically, attacking other bombers. When the top & front gunner are pointed forward, the combined firepower of three 7.7 machine guns makes for a nasty surprise, especially if loaded with the AP-I belt!
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,000 m)
 
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| 452 || 430 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 30.0 || 31.0 || 7.4 || 4.6 || 750
 
 
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==== Details ====
 
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flaps
 
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! Landing flaps
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || 428 || 280 || ~6 || ~3
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* No armour
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* 6 self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in the frontal fuselage, mounted to the right, 2 in each wing)
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* Can survive some hits from calibres below 23 mm
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* Tail is prone to breaking easily
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* Very good gunner positions for defensive coverage
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armaments ==
 
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
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* 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (600 kg total)
 
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* 12 x 100 kg GP 100T bombs (1,200 kg total)
 
* 4 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,000 kg total)
 
* 4 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,000 kg total)
 
* 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs (1,000 kg total)
 
* 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs (1,000 kg total)
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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While bombing, this is an excellent aircraft for flying in formation as course and speed are easily maintained and controlled.
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'''Air battles'''
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The BR.20 DR is a very good bomber at its BR, at the start of battle climb to 3,000-4,500 m, and go to destroy the enemy bases, as everytime enemy fighters or other planes are gonna attack you, use your gunners to kill enemy planes, use Universal belt because it contains 1 tracer and 3 AP-I shells per belt. The AP-I shells are perfect for killing enemy planes because they can knock out the enemy pilot or set on fire the enemy planes. When you are near the enemy base, use your bomber sight for drop your bombs and after it return to the airfield to reload your bombs.
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'''Ground battles'''
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You can use the BR.20 DR in ground mode, use these following payloads: 4 x 250kg (GP 250) or 2 x 500 kg (GP 500) or 2 x 800kg (GP 800). After spawning with the BR.20 DR, stay at 900-1,500 m altitude and use your bomb sight to drop your bombs more accurately. Your bombs are very good so if the bombs happen to get close to enemy medium and heavy tanks, they can be very easily destroyed.
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Like any bomber in Arcade Battles, they are the first too be destroyed, climb to 4,000 m-5,000 m and stay at that altitude and drop your bombs on enemy bases but remember that you can be destroyed very easily by enemy planes so be careful and check around you if they are incoming enemy planes.
  
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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| Turret 7 mm
 
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| MCSAP100
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Good payload for its rank
 
* Good payload for its rank
 
* Fast in a dive
 
* Fast in a dive
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* Pitches very well
 
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* Combination of roof & front turret and high spawn can easily disable enemy bombers
  
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== History ==
 
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The standard Italian bomber of World War 2, the B.R. 20 was a technically advanced bomber for its time. More than 500 were produced over seven years, and it served on all of Italy's fronts, including Africa, Russia, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. B.R. 20s based in Belgium participated in the Battle of Britain, taking heavy losses.
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The standard Italian bomber of World War 2, the B.R.20 was a technically advanced bomber for its time. More than 500 were produced over seven years, and it served on all of Italy's fronts, including Africa, Russia, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. B.R.20s based in Belgium participated in the Battle of Britain, taking heavy losses.
  
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Designed by Fiat's Celestino Rosatelli, the B.R. 20 had a metal structure and duralumin/fabric covering. Its specifications had called for a top speed of 388 km/h, a bomb load of 1200 kg, and a range of 960 km, all of which it easily surpassed. Two modified B.R. 20s competed in the 1937 Istres-Damascus-Paris air race, but did not win. In 1939, another modified B.R. 20 set an endurance record for a 4,800 km flight from Rome to Addis Ababa, averaging more than 400 km/h along the route.
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Designed by Fiat's Celestino Rosatelli, the B.R.20 had a metal structure and duralumin/fabric covering. Its specifications had called for a top speed of 388 km/h, a bomb load of 1,200 kg, and a range of 960 km, all of which it easily surpassed. Two modified B.R.20s competed in the 1937 Istres-Damascus-Paris air race, but did not win. In 1939, another modified B.R.20 set an endurance record for a 4,800 km flight from Rome to Addis Ababa, averaging more than 400 km/h along the route.
  
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From 1937 to 1939 B.R. 20s served in the Spanish Civil War. The model did less well in the Battle of Britain, where the Italian air corps lost a quarter of its 80 B.R. 20Ms in their first 300 hours in the air. The model continued to be produced until 1942.
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From 1937 to 1939 B.R.20s served in the Spanish Civil War. The model did less well in the Battle of Britain, where the Italian air corps lost a quarter of its 80 B.R.20Ms in their first 300 hours in the air. The model continued to be produced until 1942.
  
 
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== See also ==
 
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;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 
;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
  
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* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
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* [[B-10B]]
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* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
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* [[He 111 H-3]]
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* [[Ki-21-Ia]]
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* [http://warthunder.com/en/news/4758-fiat-br-20-dr-a-ruthless-warbird-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> Fiat BR.20 DR - A Ruthless Warbird]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:59, 30 March 2024

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
This page is about the Italian bomber B.R.20DR. For other versions, see B.R.20 (Family).
B.R.20DR
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B.R.20DR
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Battle rating:
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Description

The B.R.20DR was Italy's primary bomber during most of World War II and specially during the Africa Campaign. It was one of the most produced and widely used variants of the BR.20, being introduced in 1936 and serving until 1945. In fact, the BR.20 also served with Japan during World War II, with 82 units sold to this nation, however the aircraft was highly criticized for the poor engine reliability and lacking firepower. In total 500 units of the BR.20 "Stork" were produced between 1936 and 1943.

It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" alongside the initial Italian aviation tree The BR.20 has a superb bomb load and is quite strong, being able to carry more explosive ordnance than most other bombers. The defensive armament has excellent coverage; however, the dorsal gunner is quite exposed and commonly gets hit while in combat. It is very sluggish and the flight performance is inferior to most bombers at its BR. This is a very slow plane in Arcade and Realistic battles, and because these game modes are so short, by the time you reach your bombing target the match might even be over. The BR.20 is still however quite a treat to fly and is stable and well suited to Simulator. Another very interesting strategy the BR.20 DR is capable of is ironically, attacking other bombers. When the top & front gunner are pointed forward, the combined firepower of three 7.7 machine guns can surprise other bomber pilots especially if loaded with the AP-I belts.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 4 000 m430 km/h
Turn time31 s
Max altitude7 000 m
Engine2 х Fiat A80 RC.41
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight14 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 410 398 7000 32.1 33.5 2.3 2.3 750
Upgraded 452 430 30.0 31.0 7.4 4.6

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
675 310 N/A 428 280 ~6 ~3
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 200 < 200 < 270 > 335
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,100 m 1,000 hp 1,163 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew5 people
Speed of destruction
Structural675 km/h
Gear310 km/h
  • No armour
  • 6 self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in the frontal fuselage, mounted to the right, 2 in each wing)
  • Can survive some hits from calibres below 23 mm
  • Tail is prone to breaking easily
  • Very good gunner positions for defensive coverage

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB212 → 290 Sl icon.png
RB313 → 429 Sl icon.png
SB443 → 607 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications4 430 Rp icon.png
2 700 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost300 Ge icon.png
Crew training600 Sl icon.png
Experts2 100 Sl icon.png
Aces45 Ge icon.png
Research Aces110 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
20 / 40 / 80 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
breda_turret_belt_pack
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP100
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP250
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods turret gun.png
safat7_turret_new_gun
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP500
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
GP800
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Suspended armament

List of setups (5)
Setup 112 x 50 kg GP 50 bomb
Setup 212 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Setup 34 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb
Setup 42 x 500 kg GP 500 bomb
Setup 52 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb
Main articles: GP 50 (50 kg), GP 100T (100 kg), GP 250 (250 kg), GP 500 (500 kg), GP 800 (800 kg)

The B.R.20DR can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 12 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (600 kg total)
  • 12 x 100 kg GP 100T bombs (1,200 kg total)
  • 4 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 800 kg GP 800 bombs (1,600 kg total)

Defensive armament

2 х Turret7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun
Ammunition500 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min
Turret2 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun
Ammunition1000 rounds
Fire rate900 shots/min
Main article: Breda-SAFAT (7.7 mm)

The B.R.20DR is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  • 1 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, nose turret (500 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

Usage in battles

Air battles

The BR.20 DR is a very good bomber at its BR, at the start of battle climb to 3,000-4,500 m, and go to destroy the enemy bases, as everytime enemy fighters or other planes are gonna attack you, use your gunners to kill enemy planes, use Universal belt because it contains 1 tracer and 3 AP-I shells per belt. The AP-I shells are perfect for killing enemy planes because they can knock out the enemy pilot or set on fire the enemy planes. When you are near the enemy base, use your bomber sight for drop your bombs and after it return to the airfield to reload your bombs.

Ground battles

You can use the BR.20 DR in ground mode, use these following payloads: 4 x 250kg (GP 250) or 2 x 500 kg (GP 500) or 2 x 800kg (GP 800). After spawning with the BR.20 DR, stay at 900-1,500 m altitude and use your bomb sight to drop your bombs more accurately. Your bombs are very good so if the bombs happen to get close to enemy medium and heavy tanks, they can be very easily destroyed.

AB Mode

Like any bomber in Arcade Battles, they are the first too be destroyed, climb to 4,000 m-5,000 m and stay at that altitude and drop your bombs on enemy bases but remember that you can be destroyed very easily by enemy planes so be careful and check around you if they are incoming enemy planes.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good payload for its rank
  • Fast in a dive
  • Pitches very well
  • Combination of roof & front turret and high spawn can easily disable enemy bombers

Cons:

  • Rolls very badly, poor yaw
  • Slow speed

History

The standard Italian bomber of World War 2, the B.R.20 was a technically advanced bomber for its time. More than 500 were produced over seven years, and it served on all of Italy's fronts, including Africa, Russia, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. B.R.20s based in Belgium participated in the Battle of Britain, taking heavy losses.

Designed by Fiat's Celestino Rosatelli, the B.R.20 had a metal structure and duralumin/fabric covering. Its specifications had called for a top speed of 388 km/h, a bomb load of 1,200 kg, and a range of 960 km, all of which it easily surpassed. Two modified B.R.20s competed in the 1937 Istres-Damascus-Paris air race, but did not win. In 1939, another modified B.R.20 set an endurance record for a 4,800 km flight from Rome to Addis Ababa, averaging more than 400 km/h along the route.

From 1937 to 1939 B.R.20s served in the Spanish Civil War. The model did less well in the Battle of Britain, where the Italian air corps lost a quarter of its 80 B.R.20Ms in their first 300 hours in the air. The model continued to be produced until 1942.

Media

Skins
Videos
Realistic: B.R.20DR [Fun Ugly Duckling] - Jengar
Update 1.69 - B.R.20DR0k - TheEuropeanCanadian

See also

Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

External links


Fiat Aviation (Fiat Aviazione)
Fighters  CR.32 · CR.32 bis · CR.32 quater
  CR.42 · Marcolin's C.R.42 CN · ▀Marcolin's C.R.42 CN
  G.50 serie 2 · G.50 AS serie 7
  G.55 sottoserie 0 · G.55 serie 1 · G.55S
  G.56
Jet fighters  G.91 pre-serie · G.91 R/1 · G.91 Y · G.91 YS
  ▄F-86K*
  ▄F-104G* · F-104S* · F-104S.ASA* · ▄F-104S TAF*
Strike aircraft  F.C.20 Bis
Bombers  B.R.20DR · B.R.20M M1
Export/Captured  J11 · ▀CR.42
  ▀G.50 serie 2 · ▀G.50 AS serie 7
  ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 · G.91 R/4
  *Licensed
See also  North American Aviation · Lockheed Martin

Italy bombers
Fiat  B.R.20DR · B.R.20M M1
Savoia-Marchetti  S.81 · S.M.79 serie 1 · S.M.79 B · S.M.79 serie 8 · S.M.79 AS · S.M.79 bis/T.M
CANT  Z.1007 bis serie 3 · Z.1007 bis serie 5
Piaggio  P.108B serie 1 · P.108B serie 2
  Foreign:
Germany  ▄Ju 87 R-2 · ▄Ju 87 D-3
Hungary  ◔Tu-2S-59

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