Italeri Cr.32 Freccia

The Italeri CR.32 Freccia (HC-1438) celebrates the renowned Fiat CR.32, one of the most famous biplanes in aviation history. Powered by a V-12 engine producing 600 hp, the CR.32 combined speed, strength and exceptional manoeuvrability, becoming a benchmark for interwar fighters.

Historical Highlights

• Entered service in the early 1930s and quickly earned a formidable reputation.
• Baptism of fire with the Legionary Air Forces during the Spanish Civil War.
• Achieved air superiority over Soviet-made monoplane fighters such as the Polikarpov I-16 used by Republican Aviation.
• Praised for prevailing even against faster aircraft, including the Tupolev SB-2 bomber.

Key Aircraft Facts

• Engine: V-12, approximately 600 hp.
• Maximum speed: around 375 km/h.
• Armament: two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns mounted above the engine and synchronised to fire through the propeller disc.
• Noted for rugged construction, reliability and outstanding agility for its era.

This release focuses on the CR.32 Freccia’s distinctive performance and combat record, making it appealing to enthusiasts of Italian aviation, biplane fighters and Spanish Civil War subjects.