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FIAT CR.42 CN "Falco" Night Fighter
Type Fighter aircrafts
Period Second World War
Country Italy
SKILL 2
Model Dim. 11,4 cm
Box Dim. 290 x 190 x 45 mm
Price € 17.50
Description
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Starting from the great success of the C.R. 32 “Freccia” biplane, which proved
its reliability and operational efficiency during the Spanish Civil War, Fiat developed
the new C.R. 42 “Falco” at the end of the 1930s. The new single-seat biplane
fighter retained the fixed landing gear and open cockpit of its predecessor but
introduced several innovations, such as an entirely aluminum and steel structure
covered with metal and fabric. Its air-cooled radial engine, the Fiat A.74, allowed
the C.R. 42 to reach a top speed of 400 km/h. The aircraft was characterized by
exceptional maneuverability, highly appreciated by pilots, but suffered from the
inherent limitations of the biplane configuration, which hindered its operational
performance compared to more modern and powerful monoplane fighters. A
dedicated Night Fighter version was produced, featuring extended exhausts to
reduce visibility to the enemy during nighttime operations.
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