Italeri 2801 - 1/48 Fiat CR.42 Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary [IT-2801S]

Price:

AUD$35.41

Brand:

Italeri

Model:

IT-2801S

GTIN:

8001283028011

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Brand New

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Description

Starting the C.R. 32 "Freccia" success proved by a great dependability and practical effectiveness through the Spanish Civil War, the Italian manufacturer Fiat developed, in belated ‘30s, the newest C.R. 42 "Falco". The brand new biplane single-seat fighter had - once the predecessor - the fixed landing gear as well as the available cabin but had been designed with crucial innovations as an example the alloy and steel framework included in canvass and steel panelling. As a result of Its supercharged air-cooled Fiat A.74 radial engine the Fiat C.R. 42 could reach 400 Km / h. It had an exceptional manoeuvrability, a great deal valued by the Italian pilots, but suffered the "biplane" setup limitations. It absolutely was capable successful engage the Gloster Gladiators nonetheless it have been quickly outclassed by faster and heavily armed monoplanes once the Hawker Hurricane therefore the Supermarine Spitfire. Several Fiat C.R. 42, and G.50 fighters and BR.20, CANT Z 1007 bombers has been utilized by the Italian Regia Aeronautica throughout the Battle of Britain within the “Corpo Aereo Italiano”.

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Italeri 2801 - 1/48 Fiat CR.42 Battle of Britain 80th Anniversary [IT-2801S]