Italian Caproni Ca.314 Medium Bomber

The Caproni Ca.314 belonged to an Italian twin-engine aircraft family developed from the Ca.310 line. Versions undertook reconnaissance, escort, light bombing, and other duties during the Second World War. Its modest performance and mixed operational demands illustrate the continued use of adaptable smaller aircraft alongside more specialized combat designs.

Different variants incorporated equipment suited to different missions, illustrating the attempts of Italian industry to extract several useful roles from a common foundation. The aircraft’s relatively conventional layout eased adaptation but did not eliminate limitations in speed, protection, and payload. Italian forces used such machines for army cooperation and maritime-associated duties alongside more specialized types. Changes in Italy’s position after the 1943 armistice fragmented the surviving aircraft’s service. The Ca.314 retained a family resemblance to the earlier Ca.310 and Ca.311 while incorporating changes for its own intended duties.

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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