Fiat CR.42 Falco

The Fiat CR.42 Falco is a biplane fighter built by Fiat Aviazione in Italy. It first flew on 23 May 1938 and entered service in 1939, and was retired in 1948. 1,782 were built.

Fiat CR.42 Falco
Steve Lynes from Sandshurst, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Fiat CR.42 Falco

Type of aircraft
biplane fighter
First flight
23 May 1938
Entered service
1939
Retired
1948
Total built
1,782
Wingspan
9.7 m
Length
8.3 m
Height
3.3 m
Country of origin
Italy

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
RAF Museum LondonMM5701static display