Fiat CR.25
| CR.25 | |
|---|---|
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| Fiat CR.25 over the Alps c. 1941 | |
| Role | Bomber aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Primary user | Regia Aeronautica |
The Fiat CR.25 was an Italian twin-engined reconnaissance-bomber aircraft which served in small numbers for the Regia Aeronautica during World War II.
Forty CR.25s were ordered after the operative failure of the apparently more promising Breda Ba.88 bomber. Later, it was decided to use the CR.25 as a reconnaissance plane, with a total of 10 aircraft entering service. It was used during the war by the 173a Squadriglia Ricognizione Strategica Terrestre (Strategic Land Reconnaissance Squadron), operating from Sicily. Despite the positive reports from the pilots, and a proposal by Fiat to resume production, no further aircraft were produced.
It was also used for transport of senior air force officers from Rome to Berlin.
Variants
- CR.25 : Twin-engined reconnaissance bomber aircraft.
- CR.25bis : Strategic reconnaissance aircraft, long-range escort fighter aircraft.
- CR.25D : The tenth production aircraft was designated CR.25D. Only one was built for the Italian air attaché in Berlin.
- CR.25quater : Prototype.
Operators
Specifications (CR.25)
General characteristics
- Crew: Two or three (a third member was needed for bombing missions)
Performance
Armament
- Guns: 3 × 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns
- Bombs: Up to 300 kg (660 lb)
References
- Garello, GianCarlo. CR 25. Turin: La Bancarella Aeronautica, 1997.
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See also
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
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