Breda-Zappata BZ.309

The Breda-Zappata B.Z.309 was an Italian twin-engined airliner project by Breda.

Aircraft designer Filippo Zappata developed a short range twin-engined civil transport for 11 to 15 passengers. The Breda company had financial problems which led to the project being abandoned.

Data from Jane's all the World's Aircraft 1947^[1]

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)

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

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