Fiat CR.42 Falco

Italian 1930s fighter biplane aircraft family

The Fiat CR.42 Falco is a biplane fighter aircraft used by fascist air force in the World War II and before in the Spanish Civil War. Built by Fiat, it was used until 1943. Some of them were captured by Royal Air Force. "Falco" is the Italian word for "falcon".

Fiat CR.42 Falco.
Fiat CR.42 Falco
RoleFighter aircraft
National originItaly
ManufacturerFiat
First flight1938
Introduction1939
StatusOut of service
Primary userFascist italian Air Force
Number built1817