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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was Italy's primary bomber during most of World War II and specially during the Africa Campaign. It was one of the most produced and widely used  variants of the BR.20, being introduced in 1936 and serving until 1945. In fact, the BR.20 also served with Japan during World War II, with 82 units sold to this nation, however the aircraft was highly criticized for the poor engine reliability and lacking firepower. In total 500 units of the BR.20 "Stork" were produced between 1936 and 1943.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was Italy's primary bomber during most of World War II and specially during the Africa Campaign. It was one of the most produced and widely used variants of the BR.20, being introduced in 1936 and serving until 1945. In fact, the BR.20 also served with Japan during World War II, with 82 units sold to this nation, however the aircraft was highly criticized for the poor engine reliability and lacking firepower. In total 500 units of the BR.20 "Stork" were produced between 1936 and 1943.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree The BR.20 has a superb bomb load and is quite strong, being able to carry more explosive ordinance than most other bombers. The defensive armament has excellent coverage; however, the dorsal gunner is quite exposed and commonly gets hit while in combat. It is very sluggish and the flight performance is inferior to most bombers at its BR. This is a very slow plane in Arcade and Realistic battles, and because these game modes are so short, by the time you reach your bombing target the match might even be over. The BR.20 is still however quite a treat to fly and is stable and well suited to Simulator. Another very interesting strategy the BR.20 DR is capable of is ironically, attacking other bombers. When the top & front gunner are pointed forward, the combined firepower of three 7.7 machine guns can surprise other bomber pilots especially if loaded with the AP-I belts.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree The BR.20 has a superb bomb load and is quite strong, being able to carry more explosive ordnance than most other bombers. The defensive armament has excellent coverage; however, the dorsal gunner is quite exposed and commonly gets hit while in combat. It is very sluggish and the flight performance is inferior to most bombers at its BR. This is a very slow plane in Arcade and Realistic battles, and because these game modes are so short, by the time you reach your bombing target the match might even be over. The BR.20 is still however quite a treat to fly and is stable and well suited to Simulator. Another very interesting strategy the BR.20 DR is capable of is ironically, attacking other bombers. When the top & front gunner are pointed forward, the combined firepower of three 7.7 machine guns can surprise other bomber pilots especially if loaded with the AP-I belts.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was Italy's primary bomber during most of World War II and specially during the Africa Campaign. It was one of the most produced and widely used  variants of the BR.20, being introduced in 1936 and serving until 1945. In fact, the BR.20 also served with Japan during World War II, with 82 units sold to this nation, however the aircraft was highly criticized for the poor engine reliability and lacking firepower. In total 500 units of the BR.20 "Stork" were produced between 1936 and 1943.
-The BR.20 has a superb bomb load and is quite strong, being able to soak up a bit more damage than other comparable bombers. The defensive armament has excellent coverage; however, the dorsal gunner is quite exposed and commonly gets hit while in combat. It not only looks but also flies like a brick. This is a very slow plane and in Arcade and Realistic battles, and because these game modes are so short, by the time you reach your bombing target the match may almost be over! The BR.20 is still however quite a treat to fly and is stable and well suited to Simulator.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree The BR.20 has a superb bomb load and is quite strong, being able to carry more explosive ordinance than most other bombers. The defensive armament has excellent coverage; however, the dorsal gunner is quite exposed and commonly gets hit while in combat. It is very sluggish and the flight performance is inferior to most bombers at its BR. This is a very slow plane in Arcade and Realistic battles, and because these game modes are so short, by the time you reach your bombing target the match might even be over. The BR.20 is still however quite a treat to fly and is stable and well suited to Simulator. Another very interesting strategy the BR.20 DR is capable of is ironically, attacking other bombers. When the top & front gunner are pointed forward, the combined firepower of three 7.7 machine guns can surprise other bomber pilots especially if loaded with the AP-I belts.
 == General info ==
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 ;Related development
 * [[B.R.20M M1]]
 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * [[B-10B]]
 * [[He 111 H-3]]

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		+	\| about = Italian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
		+	\| usage = other versions
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-'''RB/SB Modes'''
+'''Air battles'''
 The BR.20 DR is a very good bomber at its BR, at the start of battle climb to 3,000-4,500 m, and go to destroy the enemy bases, as everytime enemy fighters or other planes are gonna attack you, use your gunners to kill enemy planes, use Universal belt because it contains 1 tracer and 3 AP-I shells per belt. The AP-I shells are perfect for killing enemy planes because they can knock out the enemy pilot or set on fire the enemy planes. When you are near the enemy base, use your bomber sight for drop your bombs and after it return to the airfield to reload your bombs.
-'''''Ground mode'''''
+'''Ground battles'''
-You can use the BR.20 DR in ground mode, use these following payloads: 4x 250kg (GP 250) or  2x 500kg (GP 500) or 2x 800kg (GP 800). After spawning with the BR.20 DR, stay at 900-1.500 m altitude and use your bomb sight to drop your bombs more accurately. Your bombs are very good so if the bombs happen to get close to enemy medium and heavy tanks, they can be very easily destroyed.
+You can use the BR.20 DR in ground mode, use these following payloads: 4 x 250kg (GP 250) or 2 x 500 kg (GP 500) or 2 x 800kg (GP 800). After spawning with the BR.20 DR, stay at 900-1,500 m altitude and use your bomb sight to drop your bombs more accurately. Your bombs are very good so if the bombs happen to get close to enemy medium and heavy tanks, they can be very easily destroyed.
 '''AB Mode'''
-Like any bomber in Arcade Battles, they are the first too be destroyed, climb to 4,000m-5,000 m and stay at that altitude and drop your bombs on enemy bases but remember that you can be destroyed very easily by enemy planes so be careful and check around you if they are incoming enemy planes.
+Like any bomber in Arcade Battles, they are the first too be destroyed, climb to 4,000 m-5,000 m and stay at that altitude and drop your bombs on enemy bases but remember that you can be destroyed very easily by enemy planes so be careful and check around you if they are incoming enemy planes.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-The standard Italian bomber of World War 2, the B.R. 20 was a technically advanced bomber for its time. More than 500 were produced over seven years, and it served on all of Italy's fronts, including Africa, Russia, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. B.R. 20s based in Belgium participated in the Battle of Britain, taking heavy losses.
+The standard Italian bomber of World War 2, the B.R.20 was a technically advanced bomber for its time. More than 500 were produced over seven years, and it served on all of Italy's fronts, including Africa, Russia, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. B.R.20s based in Belgium participated in the Battle of Britain, taking heavy losses.
-Designed by Fiat's Celestino Rosatelli, the B.R. 20 had a metal structure and duralumin/fabric covering. Its specifications had called for a top speed of 388 km/h, a bomb load of 1200 kg, and a range of 960 km, all of which it easily surpassed. Two modified B.R. 20s competed in the 1937 Istres-Damascus-Paris air race, but did not win. In 1939, another modified B.R. 20 set an endurance record for a 4,800 km flight from Rome to Addis Ababa, averaging more than 400 km/h along the route.
+Designed by Fiat's Celestino Rosatelli, the B.R.20 had a metal structure and duralumin/fabric covering. Its specifications had called for a top speed of 388 km/h, a bomb load of 1,200 kg, and a range of 960 km, all of which it easily surpassed. Two modified B.R.20s competed in the 1937 Istres-Damascus-Paris air race, but did not win. In 1939, another modified B.R.20 set an endurance record for a 4,800 km flight from Rome to Addis Ababa, averaging more than 400 km/h along the route.
-From 1937 to 1939 B.R. 20s served in the Spanish Civil War. The model did less well in the Battle of Britain, where the Italian air corps lost a quarter of its 80 B.R. 20Ms in their first 300 hours in the air. The model continued to be produced until 1942.
+From 1937 to 1939 B.R.20s served in the Spanish Civil War. The model did less well in the Battle of Britain, where the Italian air corps lost a quarter of its 80 B.R.20Ms in their first 300 hours in the air. The model continued to be produced until 1942.
 == Media ==
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=br_20_dr Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=br_20_dr Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|ZZjOyn9p4f8|'''Realistic: {{PAGENAME}} [Fun Ugly Duckling]'''  - ''Jengar''|jQg7Tti2eKY|'''Update 1.69 - {{PAGENAME}}'''  - ''TheEuropeanCanadian''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|ZZjOyn9p4f8|'''Realistic: {{PAGENAME}} [Fun Ugly Duckling]''' - ''Jengar''|jQg7Tti2eKY|'''Update 1.69 - {{PAGENAME}}'''0k - ''TheEuropeanCanadian''}}
 == See also ==
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 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * [[B-10B]]
 * [[Martin 139WC]]
 * [[Martin 167-A3]]
 == External links ==

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 '''RB/SB Modes'''
-'''Air mode'''
+'''''Air mode'''''
 The BR.20 DR it's a very good bomber at it's BR, at the start of battle climb to 3000-4500m, and go to destroy the enemy bases, as everytime enemy fighters or other planes are gonna attack you, use your gunners to kill enemy planes, i suggest to use universal belt because it contains 1 Tracer and 3 AP-I, the AP-I are perfect for killing enemy planes because can knock out the enemy pilot or set on fire the enemy planes, when you are near the enemy base use your bomber sight for drop your bombs and after it return to your airport and reload your bombs, after take off climb to circa 2000m and go for enemy bases or the airport.
-'''Ground mode'''
+'''''Ground mode'''''
 You can use the BR.20 DR in ground mode, i suggest to use these payloads 4x 250kg (GP 250) or  2x 500kg (GP 500) or 2x 800kg (GP 800), after spawning in with the BR.20 DR, stay at 900-1500m of altitude and use your bomb sight to drop your bombs more accurately, your bombs are very good soo,  if the bombs happen to get close to enemy vehicles, they can very easily be destroyed. Both medium and heavy tanks can be destroyed easily too.

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 * No armour
-* 6 Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in the frontal fuselage, mounted to the right, 2 in each wing)
+* 6 self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in the frontal fuselage, mounted to the right, 2 in each wing)
-* Can sostain calibres below 23mm
+* Can survive some hits from calibres below 23 mm
-* The tail it's prone to break easily
+* Tail is prone to breaking easily
-* Very good position for the gunners for the defense of plane
+* Very good gunner positions for defensive coverage
 === Modifications and economy ===