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FIAT CR. 32 was a biplane fighter mainly used during Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), and at the beginning of WW2. It was a solid, strong and maneuverable aircraft, even if not very fast, armed with 2 Breda-Safat 12,7 mm. machine guns, lethal weapons for a 1933 plane. It’s still considered the most famous fighter built in Italy, primarily because it was mass-produced under license in foreign countries, especially in Spain, where it remained in service until 1953.
Fiat G.56 was a low-wing cantilever monoplane fighter derived from the previous G.55 Centauro. It was practically identical to G.55 in size and appearance, except in the length of the nose, due to new engine Daimler-Benz DB 603, and in terms of armament. In fact G.56 was capable of housing a MG151/20 20 mm cannon in propeller hub, this replacing the 2 machine guns mounted in the hood of previous version, but keeping other two MG151/20 in the wings . This made it more aerodynamical, allowing a max level speed of 685 km / h, which earned him the title of fastest piston airplane ever built in Italy, after the MC72 record plane.
Savoia-Marchetti SM79 “Sparviero” was a three engine low-wing aircraft initially designed as a civil fast transport plane. In the years 1937-39 it established 26 world records and was considered, for those years, the fastest medium bomber all over the world. Built in wood, canvas and metal,SM 79 was recognized for the typical "hump" behind the cockpit which earned him the nickname of "Damned Hunchback." Its first job was in the Spanish Civil War, and it was just the beginning, since it was employed on almost every front of World War II. The S 79 BIS was one of the many variants and was equipped with auxiliary fuel tank in the fuselage, in place of bomb bay. To improve its autonomy the ventral gondola was suppressed, since it was no longer needed, with large aerodynamic advantages. These specimens were built predominantly by OM Reggiane.
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