Fiat CR.32

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The Fiat CR.32 was a Italian biplane fighter used in the Spanish Civil War and WW2. A notable feature was that the lower wing was shorter then the upper wing.

Variants:

  • CR.32:
    • Prototype and initial production model.
    • twin 12.7mm caliber machine guns
    • Delivered to Italian air force between March 1934 and February 1936
  • CR.32bis:
    • Close-support fighter version.
    • twin 7.7mm caliber and twin 12.7mm caliber machine guns
    • 220lb bombload possible
  • CR.32ter:
    • Revised CR.32bis with many improved features
  • CR.32quater::
    • Revised CR.32ter (reduced weight, radio added)
    • 337 produced for the Italian air force.
    • Maximum speed: 221 mph (9,845ft)
  • HA-132L:
    • Spanish version that was in service till 1953.