Breda-Zappata BZ.308

Designed by Filippo Zappata, the 1948 Breda-Zappata BZ.308 was a four engined airliner evolved from the Zappata Z.511/BZ.305. The BZ.308 was designed primarily for trans-Atlantic services between Italy and the Latin American countries, and four were ordered by Argentina.

Powered by four 1750 hp Bristol Centaurus 568 radials, one prototype was built, employed by the Italian Air Ministry.

Engines: four 1750 hp Bristol Centaurus 568
Wing span: 138 ft 2 in / 33.50m
Length: 110 ft
Empty weight: 50,706 lb
Loaded weight: 79,366 lb
M ax speed: 311 mph
Cruise: 262 mph
Crew: 5
Passengers: 55

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