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Italy's Umbra MB.902 Heavy fighter
Design
The Umbra MB.902 was designed by Engineer Bellomo.
Construction
The MB.902 was of an all metal construction.
Engines
The engines were located in the fuselage that used extension shafts to drive the propellers in the wings. This made for a very aerodynamic aircraft without the usual large engine nacelles.
Landing Gear
The MB.902 had tricycle landing gear, which was only one of two Italian aircraft designs to have use them.
Prototype
With the surrender of Italy in September 1943, construction was halted and the only prototype destroyed.
Production
- Umbra MB.902 prototype: 1
Specifications
| Umbra MB.902 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy Fighter |
| Crew | 1 |
| Engine (Type) | 2: FIAT R.A.1050 R.C.58 Tifone (licensed DB 605A) |
| Cylinders | V 12 |
| HP | 1,475 each |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 47' 1.25" |
| Length | 46' 11.75" |
| Wing area | 341.1 sq ft |
| Weight | |
| Empty | 12,650 lb |
| Loaded | 15,840 lb |
| Performance | |
| Speed at 19,680' | 429 mph |
| Speed - Cruising | 261 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 34,440' |
| Range | 1,056 |
| Armament | |
| Nose | 4: 12.7 mm 2: 20 mm |
Sources:
- Italian Civil and Military Aircraft 1930-1945, Jonathan Thompson, 1963
