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

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CAD$31.77

Brand:

Italeri

Model:

IT-2801S

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8001283028011

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Brand New

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Description

Beginning the C.R. 32 "Freccia" success shown by an excellent reliability and practical effectiveness through Spanish Civil War, the Italian maker Fiat developed, in belated ‘30s, the latest C.R. 42 "Falco". The current biplane single-seat fighter had - after the predecessor - the fixed landing gear along with the available cabin but ended up being certainly made with essential innovations as an example the alloy and metal framework a fundamental element of canvass and steel panelling. After its supercharged air-cooled Fiat A.74 radial motor the Fiat C.R. 42 could achieve 400 Km / h. It had a fantastic manoeuvrability, much respected by the Italian pilots, but suffered the "biplane" setup limits. It was capable effective engage the Gloster Gladiators nevertheless it have been quickly outclassed by faster and significantly armed monoplanes following the Hawker Hurricane and so the Supermarine Spitfire. A Few Fiat C.R. 42, and G.50 fighters and BR.20, CANT Z 1007 bombers is utilized by the Italian Regia Aeronautica through the Battle of Britain in to the “Corpo Aereo Italiano”.

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