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Italeri FIAT CR.42 CN “Falco” Night Fighter

Italeri FIAT CR.42 CN “Falco” Night Fighter

Brand: Italeri

Part No: HC-1485

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Developed from the successful C.R. 32 “Freccia”, the FIAT C.R. 42 “Falco” carried forward the classic single‑seat biplane fighter layout with fixed landing gear and an open cockpit, while introducing a modernised aluminium and steel structure with metal and fabric covering. Powered by the air‑cooled Fiat A.74 radial engine, it achieved a top speed of around 400 km/h and earned a reputation for exceptional manoeuvrability, though it inevitably faced the performance limits of biplane designs versus newer monoplane fighters. A dedicated Night Fighter variant featured extended exhausts to reduce visibility during nocturnal operations.

This Italeri HC-1485 1:72 scale kit depicts the FIAT C.R. 42 CN “Falco” Night Fighter and includes new parts plus a comprehensive decal sheet with options for Regia Aeronautica and German Luftwaffe markings. When assembled, the model measures approximately 11.4 cm in length.

Key Features

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Model length: 11.4 cm
  • New parts
  • Super decal sheet (Regia Aeronautica and German Luftwaffe)
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Starting from the great success of the C.R. 32 “Freccia” biplane, which proved its reliability and operational efficiency during the Spanish Civil War, Fiat developed the new C.R. 42 “Falco” at the end of the 1930s. The new single-seat biplane fighter retained the fixed landing gear and open cockpit of its predecessor but introduced several innovations, such as an entirely aluminium and steel structure covered with metal and fabric. Its air-cooled radial engine, the Fiat A.74, allowed the C.R. 42 to reach a top speed of 400 km/h. The aircraft was characterized by exceptional manoeuvrability, highly appreciated by pilots, but suffered from the inherent limitations of the biplane configuration, which hindered its operational performance compared to more modern and powerful monoplane fighters. A dedicated Night Fighter version was produced, featuring extended exhausts to reduce visibility to the enemy during nighttime operations.

  • Scale is 1:72
  • Size of the model is 11.4cm
  • New parts
  • Super decal sheet (Regia Aeronautica and German Luftwaffe)


Key Info:
  • Brand: Italeri
  • Part No: HC-1485
  • Barcode: 8001283014854
  • Scale: 1:72
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