Reggiane Re.2003
The Reggiane Re.2003 was a development from the Reggiane Re.2002 fighter bomber that first flew on 29 June 1941. It was designed to replace the outdated IMAM Ro.37 used at the time. Unlike the Re.2002, it had room for a second crewman who sat behind the pilot. It was equipped with onboard camera equipment. The Fiat A.74 RC.38 engine was intended to be used originally, but the Piaggio P. XI RC 40 bis was chosen instead. Only one was ever produced, and production for a second started, but never finished. The Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force) made an order of 200, but cancelled the order as Allied bombing raids made the Air Force's focus switch to fighter aircraft.
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- Manufacturer
- Reggiane
- Category
- Fighters
- First flight
- 1941-06-29
Specifications
- Max speed
- 280 kt
- Range
- 390 nm
- Service ceiling
- 32,200 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 16,136 lb
- Empty weight
- 12,004 lb
- Powerplant
- Piaggio P.XI R.C.40 bis 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Length
- 26 ft
- Wingspan
- 36 ft
- Height
- 10 ft
- Number built
- 1
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.