Re 2001 CN Night Fighter

Sword 1/48

The Reggiane Re.2001 Falco II was an Italian fighter aircraft, serving in the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) during World War II. A contemporary of the renowned Macchi C.202, the production of this type was to be limited to only 252, but it was a flexible design that proved to be able to undertake a number of roles. Thanks to its maneuverability it could dogfight with more powerful opponents like the Supermarine Spitfire. The Re.2001 became the basis of a later, more formidable fighter, the Re.2005.

Re.2001 CN Serie III & IV

Night fighter and fighter-bomber version, 74 built. Optional bombload of up to 640 kg (1,410 lb) or additional fuel tank on Serie IV. Two 20 mm (0.79 in) Mauser MG 151/20 cannon (60 rounds each) were fitted in two gondolas, one under each wing