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The coefficient of safety in the static test with respect to conditions of a full normal load, must not be inferior to 7. In every case this test must fulfill the rules prescribed by the Institute of Experimental Aeronautics for carrying out the static tests, due account being taken of the characteristics of the machine.

TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE MACHINE.

(a) Crew:

One pilot, one observer, and one machine-gunner. Machine is equipped with dual control.

(b) Armament:

One pair Fiat machine guns for rear fire with large firing section and an allowance of 1,000 rounds of ammunition.

(c) Installations:

Fixed accessories for radiotelegraphic and radiotelephonic receiving and transmitting plants, and for two cameras; navigating lights; device for illuminating the ground on landing; and interior illumination for reading the instruments.

(d) Instruments:

Same as for night bombardment machines.

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