{"product_id":"fiat-b-r-series-biplane-bomber-collection-b-r-1-b-r-2-b-r-3","title":"Fiat B.R. Series — Biplane Bomber Collection (B.R.1 · B.R.2 · B.R.3)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFiat B.R. Series — Biplane Bomber Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fiat B.R. (\u003cem\u003eBombardiere Rosatelli\u003c\/em\u003e) series — spanning the B.R.1, B.R.2, and B.R.3 — represents a defining chapter in Italian military aviation of the 1920s. Designed by the legendary engineer \u003cstrong\u003eCelestino Rosatelli\u003c\/strong\u003e at Fiat Aviazione (Aeronautica d'Italia S.A., Torino), these heavy biplane bombers served as the backbone of daytime bombing and strategic reconnaissance for the \u003cstrong\u003eRegia Aeronautica\u003c\/strong\u003e through the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Living Collection consolidates the surviving primary-source technical documentation for all three variants: original Italian Air Ministry assembly and maintenance manuals, and the two powerplant instruction manuals covering the Fiat A.14 and A.25 engines — published between 1918 and 1931 and issued under the authority of the \u003cstrong\u003eMinistero dell'Aeronautica, Direzione Generale delle Costruzioni e degli Approvvigionamenti\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollection Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVariant B.R.1\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.1 Assembly \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fiat Aero-Silurante B.R.1 · Montaggio e Regolazione · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · Aeronautica d'Italia S.A., Torino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.1 Engine (A.14 — 1918 Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Istruzioni per l'Uso e Manutenzione del Motore \"Fiat\" Tipo A-14 · montato sull'aeroplano BR 1 · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · 1918\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.1 Engine (A.14 — 1925 Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Istruzioni per l'Uso e Manutenzione del Motore \"Fiat\" Tipo A-14 · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · 1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVariant B.R.2\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.2 Assembly \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Apparecchio B.R.2 · Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · Aeronautica d'Italia S.A., Torino · Roma, Provveditorato Generale dello Stato, Libreria · 1929\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.2 Engine (A.25 — IV Serie)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Istruzioni per l'Uso del Motore Fiat A-25 (IV Serie) · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · Ministero dell'Aeronautica · Roma, Provveditorato Generale dello Stato, Libreria · 1932 (VIII)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVariant B.R.3\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.3 Assembly \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Aeroplano BR.3 (Motore Fiat A.25) · Istruzioni per il Montaggio e la Regolazione · C.A. 20 · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · Aeronautica d'Italia S.A., Torino · Tip. Vincenzo Bona, Torino · Edizione 1931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.3 Engine (A.25 — IV Serie)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Istruzioni per l'Uso del Motore Fiat A-25 (IV Serie) · \u003cem\u003eItalian Language\u003c\/em\u003e · Ministero dell'Aeronautica · Roma, Provveditorato Generale dello Stato, Libreria · 1932 (VIII)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAerodynamic \u0026amp; Structural Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarren Truss Interplane Struts:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the B.R.1 onward, Rosatelli implemented rigid Warren truss interplane struts, eliminating external wire bracing entirely and significantly reducing structural interference drag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStreamlined Fairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e All terminal connections of wing struts and wires were enclosed in aerodynamic aluminium casings for maximum cleanliness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeading-Edge Slats (B.R.3):\u003c\/strong\u003e Final production blocks integrated Handley Page leading-edge slats, preventing high-angle airflow separation and reducing low-speed stall risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAileron Balance Planes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small auxiliary aerodynamic balance planes positioned above the main top ailerons to reduce pilot control loads on the large wing surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuselage \u0026amp; Empennage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rectangular mixed spruce\/ash and steel tube framework; single tall rudder with braced horizontal stabilizers to counter slipstream torque from the 11-foot propeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEngine Technical Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiat A.14\u003c\/strong\u003e — Powers the B.R.1. 12-cylinder, 60° V-configuration, liquid-cooled. Output: 700 hp. At introduction, one of the highest-capacity aviation engines globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiat A.25 (IV Serie)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Introduced on the B.R.2, continued on the B.R.3. Heavily refined 12-cylinder V-block. Output: 1,050 hp — a 50% increase over the A.14. Brought pressurized fuel delivery, redesigned radiator positioning, and exhaust pipes enclosed in teardrop metal fairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eB.R.1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eB.R.2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eB.R.3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWingspan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.50 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,930 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,195 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,366 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerplant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiat A.14 (700 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiat A.25 (1,050 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiat A.25 (1,050 hp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265 km\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRange \/ Autonomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService Ceiling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~5,400 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6,250 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~6,500 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefensive Armament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 8 mm turret MG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 7.7 mm MGs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 7.7 mm Darne + 1 × 7.7 mm Lewis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Payload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e630 kg or 1 torpedo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy bomb racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal \u0026amp; external bomb racks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLanding Gear Evolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent dual main wheels with heavy internal cross-bracing to counter ground-loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eB.R.3:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced hydraulic wheel brakes and integrated shock absorbers for rough grass airfield operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cem\u003eRegulatory Notice: Under FAA 14 CFR § 43.13 and EASA Part-M, any mechanic performing maintenance on an active aircraft must use current, manufacturer-approved revision-controlled data. 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