Bastianelli P.R.B
Role Four-engined flying-boat
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Societá Industriale l'Aviazone
First flight 11 May 1921
Number built 1

The Bastianelli P.R.B was a 1920s Italian flying-boat, the first product of Societá Industriale l'Aviazone.[1]

Design and development

The Bastianelli P.R.B (named after the three Italians that formed the company Giovanni Pegga, Giuseppe Rossi and Filippo Bastianelli) was a large span two-bay biplane flying boat.[1] It was powered by four 300 hp (224 kW) Fiat A.12bis inline piston engines mounted in tandem pairs on the lower wing.[1] Built in Rome it was transported to Lido di Ostia for completion and testing and it first flew on 11 May 1921 piloted by Rossi.[1] Although it flew well, only one was built and it did not enter production.[1]

Specifications

Data from [1]Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft

General characteristics

  • Crew: 1
  • Capacity: 3 passengers
  • Length: 18.00 m (59 ft 1 in)
  • Wingspan: 31.40 m (103 ft 0 in)
  • Height: 6.60 m (21 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 12.26 m2 (132.0 sq ft)
  • Empty weight: 438 kg (966 lb)
  • Max takeoff weight: 748 kg (1,649 lb)
  • Powerplant: 4 × Fiat A.12bis inline piston engine, 220 kW (300 hp) each

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 241 km/h (150 mph, 130 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 217 km/h (135 mph, 117 kn)
  • Range: 805 km (500 mi, 435 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 5,485 m (17,995 ft)

See also

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References

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Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Orbis 1985, p. 498

Bibliography

  • The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft (Part Work 1982-1985). Orbis Publishing.
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