Italian Fiat CR.40 Fighter

The Fiat CR.40 was an experimental Italian radial-engine biplane fighter developed during the 1930s alongside related Fiat studies. It did not become a standard operational fighter. The project forms part of the development path that led toward later Italian radial-powered biplanes, especially the better-known CR.42, rather than a large wartime production program in its own right.

Celestino Rosatelli’s work at Fiat retained biplane arrangements while exploring different powerplants and aerodynamic refinements. The CR.40 used a radial engine, in contrast with the inline engines familiar on the successful CR.32. A related CR.41 study also investigated radial power. These experiments showed that engine choice and airframe development were being reconsidered before the CR.42 entered production. The operational CR.32 fought in Spain, while the later CR.42 Falco entered substantial wartime production.

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Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in the Global War series of games by Historical Board Gaming 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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