The Fiat CR.32 biplane fighter performed exceptionally well during the Spanish Civil War. However, it was outmatched after Italy entered World War Two.
Jim H
Jim H
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The Fiat G.50 Freccia was the first single-seat monoplane fighter designed and built in Italy in 1937. It was obsolete by the time World War Two started.
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Many aviation experts consider the FIAT G.55 Centauro as the best single seat fighter of the Italian air force in World War Two. See its history and specs.
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The Fiat CR.25 was built in 1937. It served well in many multi-role functions such as long-range fighter, reconnaisance, light bomber, and passenger cargo.
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Italy gained a license to produce the Cannone da 47/32 mod 1935 in 1937. Production reached a point where the Böhler was regarded an indigenous Italian gun.
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Multiple tables containing Regia Aeronautica statistics. It provides a snapshot of the Italian WW2 aircraft performance and inventory during World War Two.
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Developed by the Italians in 1934, the Obice da 75/18 modello 34 was a sound and thoroughly useful little howitzer intended for the mountain role.
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The FNAB-43 is an Italian submachine gun manufactured between 1943 and 1944. Approximately 7,000 units were provided to German and Italian units in Italy.
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The Fiat-Ansaldo M 11/39 was primarily designed as infantry support in mountainous terrain. The tank was quickly outclassed and only 100 units were produced.
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The Fiat M13/40 is an Italian medium tank built in 1940. The tank mounted a 47/32 gun and lacked radios. Three battalions were deployed to North Africa.