| Amiot 120 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Bomber aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Amiot |
| Primary users | French Air Force |
| History | |
| Manufactured | ~85+6 |
| First flight | 1925 |
The Amiot 120 was a family of single-engine biplane bomber aircraft designed and produced by the French aircraft manufacturer SECM-Amiot.
The Amiot 120 was designed during the early to mid-1920s. As a result of a design to incorporate a high proportion of metal in its construction, years of detailed studies and testing, overseen by French officials, were conducted in advance of the detailed design phase. During 1925, the Amiot 120 BN2 performed its maiden flight, however, orders were not immediately forthcoming. Further development of the type proceeded throughout the latter half of the 1920s. During this time, the prototype Amiot 122 was used as a long-distance sports aircraft, carrying out a 10,800 km tour around the Mediterranean Sea.
The only series-built variant was Amiot 122 BP3 medium bomber, the majority being acquired by the French Air Force. The Amiot 123 was a long-distance variant that achieved record-breaking performance during the late 1920s; it was this model that was purchased by the Polish Air Force, seeking to conduct its first westbound transatlantic flight. However, both aircraft were lost during the two attempts made. The Brazilian Air Force also operated the type.