Romano R.120

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R.120
RoleBomber
National origin France
Manufacturer Chantiers aéronavals Étienne Romano
Designer Etienne Romano
First flight1938
Primary user French Air Force (intended)
Number built1

The Romano R.120 was a twin-engine 4-seat bomber aircraft designed by Etienne Romano in the 1930s.

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Specifications

Data from Aviafrance: Romano R.120 [1]

General characteristics

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Performance

Armament

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References

  1. Parmentier, Bruno (30 November 2001). "Romano R-120". Aviafrance (in French). Paris. Retrieved 2 March 2019.