Reggiane Re.2001 Falco II
The Reggiane Re.2001 Falco II was an Italian fighter aircraft, serving in the Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) during World War II. A contemporary of the renowned Macchi C.202, the production of this type was to be limited to only 252, but it was a flexible design that proved to be able to undertake a number of roles. Thanks to its maneuverability it could dogfight with more powerful opponents like the Supermarine Spitfire. The Re.2001 became the basis of a later, more formidable fighter, the Re.2005.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Reggiane
- Category
- Fighters
- First flight
- 1940-07-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 293 kt
- Max speed
- 293 kt
- Range
- 590 nm
- Service ceiling
- 36,000 ft
- Rate of climb
- 2,600 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 7,231 lb
- Empty weight
- 5,501 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 144 US gal
- Powerplant
- Alfa Romeo R.A.1000 R.C.41-I Monsone V-12
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 1
- Length
- 27.5 ft
- Wingspan
- 36.1 ft
- Height
- 10.3 ft
- Number built
- 237
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.