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Fiat Cr.20

1926 CHACO AIR WAR GOLDEN AGE WORLD WAR 2

History

Original Fiat CR. The 1924 single-seat biplane was quickly replaced by the CR. 1926 No. 20. This stamp is a major improvement over earlier products, as it is finished with an all-metal construction (CR.1 uses cloth on wood). Also the opposite of CR.

1. It has an "inverted" bi-planar half-planar arrangement (lower member spans larger than upper member), CR. 20 Reverted to a more standard sesquiplane, with the upper members spanning more than the lower members.

The first flight took place on June 19, 1926, and hundreds of aircraft were produced in several variants (see below).

cr. The 20 was the first all-metal fighter jet designed by Celestino Rosatelli at a time when the technology became commonplace on aircraft around the world. Both prototypes were finally completed in 1926, both powered by a 420-horsepower Fiat A.20 V12 engine. Just like CR. 1 in front, CR. The 20 displayed strong performance characteristics and excellent handling/maneuverability, so much so that Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) included the type in stock.

The initial order totaled 88 aircraft, which were from Fiat from 1927 to 1929. 19 from CMASA.

About 250 standard CRs. 20 combat biplanes built. cr. The 20B stands for the two-seat trainer introduced in 1927, with the crew sitting side by side. cr. A total of 235 prototypes were produced for the 20bis, reflecting a modernized form with reduced wing area and altered landing gear. cr.

20bis also appeared in the Czech Republic. 20bis "AQ" badge, equipped the Fiat A. 20 "AQ" engine with higher power (425 hp) - at the expense of reduced range. cr. 20bis and CR. The 20bis AQ variant was introduced between 1930 and 1932.

cr. The 20 "Asso" was powered by a 450 hp Isotta Fraschini "Asso" engine attached to the CR airframe. 20 bis. From 1932 to 1933, 204 aircraft were produced to this standard (this variant is considered the final CR.20 form). cr. The 20 "Idro" marked the development of CR's two-floating seaplane. 20, of which 46 aircraft were built. cr.

The 20B became a two-seat trainer/communication aircraft developed in 1927 in limited numbers.

This route was eventually adopted (tested) by several European air powers - Austria, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Spain and the Soviet Union. Paraguay V CR. 20bis fighters participate in CR for South America. History of the 1920s.

When completed, the fighter configuration has a length of 6.7 meters, a wingspan of 9.8 meters, and a height of 2.75 meters. The kerb weight is 980kg and the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is 1,400kg.

The top speed is 270 km/h, the range is up to 750 km, and the service ceiling is up to 7,500 meters.

Standardized armament for all variants includes 2 x 7.7 mm (.303") machine guns, fired synchronously via rotating propeller blades. Also envisaged is the installation of a pair of additional guns, one on each side of the hull, z impressive The offensive "one punch".