Re.2001 CN

Re.2001 CN

Modification of
Reggiane Re.2001 Falco II
Changes
Caccia notturna: exhaust flame dampers and a 20 mm MG 151/20 in a gondola under each wing (60 rounds) in place of the wing machine guns, though many kept the original armament. Issued to 59° Gruppo from spring 1942 for the defence of Italian cities.
Crew
1
Engine
Alfa Romeo R.A.1000 R.C.41-I Monsone
Engines
1

Armament

WeaponCountPositionSynchronizedRounds
Breda-SAFAT 12.7 mm2FuselageTrue—
MG 151/202External—60

Service

≈ Apr 1942 – Sep 1943