Breda-Zappata BZ.309
| B.Z.309 | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Twin-engined airliner |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Breda |
| Designer | |
| Number built | None |
The Breda-Zappata B.Z.309 was an Italian twin-engined airliner project by Breda.
Design and development
Aircraft designer Filippo Zappata developed a short range twin-engined civil transport for 11 to 15 passengers and a crew of two. The BZ.309 was a twin-engined all metal high wing transport aircraft that was designed for short-range airline routes within Italy.[1] The aircraft was envisioned to be powered by two inline engines of an unspecified make producing between 900 and 1000 horsepower each, with a top speed of 217 mph.[2][1] The empty weight was designed to be 8,050 lb, and maximum gross takeoff weight was 12,125 lb.[1] It had tricycle landing gear, and single fin and rudder.[2] The completion of the design phase was announced by the company in July 1947.[1] The Breda company had financial problems which led to the project being abandoned.
Specifications (estimated)
Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947[2]
General characteristics
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: 11-15
- Length: 14.75 m (48 ft 5 in)
- Wingspan: 20 m (65 ft 7 in)
- Wing area: 36.7 m2 (395 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 3,650 kg (8,047 lb)
- Gross weight: 5,450 kg (12,015 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 6,450 kg (14,220 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × unspecified , 750 kW (1,000 hp) each
Performance
- Maximum speed: 400 km/h (250 mph, 220 kn)
- Cruise speed: 330 km/h (210 mph, 180 kn) at 2,500–3,000 m (8,200–9,800 ft)
- Service ceiling: 7,000 m (23,000 ft) +
- Wing loading: 161 kg/m2 (33 lb/sq ft) at 5,950 kg (13,120 lb)