The Fiat CR.42 Falco (“Falcon”), a single-seat biplane fighter, was the main fighter of the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) in the initial period of World War II. The aircraft was developed by the Fiat design office under the direction of Celestino Rosatelli. Serial production was carried out from February 1939 to June 1944 at the Fiat plant in Turin. A total of 1,782 aircraft were produced. Fiat CR.42 LW was the ground attack version for the German Luftwaffe. It differed with the choice of bomb armament and flame arresters.
Model Features
Accurate copy of the prototype
Highly detailed engine and cockpit interior
Two version decal sheet is included
Markings Available
CR. 42 LW,2/Nacht Schlacht Gruppe 9, Luftwaffe, Turin, April 1944
CR. 42 LW, Nacht Schlacht Gruppe 20, Luftwaffe, Strasbourg, October 1943
Model Information
Scale: 1:32
Number of Parts: 196 pieces
Length: 258 mm
Width: 303 mm
Includes detailed assembly instructions
Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic