Imperial Roman Military Aircraft

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This list is up to date as of December 31st 1913. The list only includes types in active service with Roman military branches in some capacity and is not an exhaustive list of all the types produced by Roman manufacturers.

Multirole: A broad category to encompass the fluid nature of aircraft development currently.

Avro-Caprioni Beagle [OTL Avro 504]: A recently introduced biplane that shows promise in many roles. Currently produced in several land and floatplane [known instead as the Basset due to its large floats] variants. Currently being evaluated as a general-purpose fighter/bomber and reconnaissance, wide adoption of the type is expected by all branches of the Roman military.

Wessex Aero Factory Lark [OTL Royal Aircraft Factory BE2]: A light two-seat biplane originally acquired as a recon aircraft. Has since expanded its roles into light bomber, as it was the aircraft the concept was trialed on. A fighter variant is in development by Naylor's aviation division, which has served as the primary manufacturer of the design. In service with the Roman Army and Marines.

Wessex Aero Factory Talboy [OTL Royal Aircraft Factory BE8]: An improved version of earlier WAF prototypes. Like the Lark, it is a two-seat biplane. Originally intended as a successor to the Lark, its capabilities instead made it a supplemental type. Final testing is underway and the Talboy is expected to be formally accepted for service in early 1914 where it will fill similar roles to the Lark with the Army and Marines.

Fighters: Aircraft whose main role is the engagement of other aircraft.

Morane-Saulnier Sparrow [OTL Morane-Saulnier Type L]: The first true fighter in service with the Roman Army, but only in limited quantities. A parasol wing monoplane, typically with one seat. The type has proven adequate, however delays in manufacturing and difficulties in control and armament arrangement have dampened orders. The Sparrow is expected to see service for some time, but Morane-Saulnier is disappointed the type is not the golden goose they hoped for.

Nieuport Hawk & Seahawk [OTL Nieuport IV & VI]: A monoplane single or double seat plane originally adapted from a world record setting raceplane design. Exists in both land and float variants. The type saw some limited successes as the prototype of the fighter concept for both the Army and Marines, but has had more success on the racing circuit.

Reconnaissance: Aircraft whose main role is the execution of reconnaissance missions

Short-Pemberton Albatross [OTL Short S38]: A two-seat pusher biplane with a focus on endurance. Capable of staying aloft for up to 5 hours depending on conditions, the Albatross has proved the aircraft to beat for recon and coastal patrol applications. It is currently in service will all branches of the Roman military.

Caudron Quail [OTL Caudron G3]: Originally developed as a flight trainer, the Quail's design was found to have capabilities favorable for reconnaissance work and was adapted for use in that role. Capable of greater payloads than the Albatross, the Quail looks posed to supplement the older design in Army and Marine services.

Avro-Caprioni Salamander [OTL FBA Type A]: The only flying boat in service with the Roman military. The Salamander is a biplane with the engine in a pusher configuration in a nacelle between the wings. Has a crew of two. Operated by the Navy and Marines. An improved version capable of carrying a light ordinance load is under development.

Short-Pemberton Folder [OTL Short Admiralty Type 81]: A two seat floatplane for naval reconnaissance. Named for its unique folding wings allowing for storage in small spaces. Early production versions of the type are currently in service with the Navy, and small but steady orders are expected.

Trainers: Aircraft used for training of new pilots

Bleriot XI [OTL Bleriot XI]: One of the first widely successful aircraft in the world, performance of this monoplane is clearly lacking compared to modern cutting edge aircraft. It is however one of the most mature airframes in the world and as such serves as an excellent trainer for all branches of the Roman armed forces in addition to its wide civilian adoption.

Nieuport Daphnée [OTL Nieuport II]: The other widely successful early aircraft created shortly after the acquisition of the Antoinette firm by Nieuport for its in-house engine business. Much like the Bleriot XI, the Daphnée is quite outmatched by its more modern counterparts but is also an excellent trainer due to the design's maturity. It serves with all branches of the Roman military and was the holder of many early aviation records.