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 Piaggio P-108B
This was a four-engined bomber, the only Italian W.W.II aircraft in this category. Only 163 were built and their operational use was even more restricted by  bad mechanical problems. Its combat use was limited to a number of attacks by small numbers of aircraft. The P.108A was fitted with a 102 mm gun, fitted in the nose with a slight depression. The P.108C and P.108T were transport aircraft.

                                         

Type:  Heavy bomber

Power plant: Four Piaggio P.XII RC 35 18 Cylinder radial air-cooled

Max. Speed: 261 MPH (420 KM/H)

Ceiling: 26,400 ft (8,050 m)

Range: 2,100 miles (3,520 km)

Armament: Eight 12.7 mm Breda SAFAT MG

Bomb load: 7,700 LBS (3,500 KG)