CANT Z.1018 Medium Bomber

The CANT Z.1018 was an Italian twin-engine medium-bomber design intended to improve upon existing types as the Second World War developed. Delays, competing requirements, and changes in equipment and construction limited its progress. It did not become a major operational bomber fleet before Italy’s wartime collapse. The subject illustrates the difficulty of introducing a promising new design while industry, engines, and military priorities were under severe pressure, rather than the record of a common wartime aircraft.

The twin-engined Italian bomber reached development maturity too late for substantial wartime production. Italy’s 1943 armistice interrupted its prospects, leaving a design intended to modernize the bomber force with a very limited service history.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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