Re.2001 Serie I

Re.2001 Serie I

Modification of
Reggiane Re.2001 Falco II
Changes
Fighter and fighter-bomber: two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT in the cowling and two 7.7 mm in the wings. The CB fighter-bomber standard (from 1942) adds a rack for a bomb of up to 250 kg under the fuselage. Dimensions and performance are for Serie I.
Crew
1
Length
8,360 mm
Wingspan
11,000 mm
Height
3,150 mm
Wing area
20.4 m²
Engine
Alfa Romeo R.A.1000 R.C.41-I Monsone
Engines
1
Service ceiling
11,000 m
Takeoff run
168 m

Climb time

AltitudeTime, min
4,000 m4.17
6,000 m6.5

Armament

WeaponCountPositionSynchronizedRounds
Breda-SAFAT 12.7 mm2FuselageTrue—
Breda-SAFAT 7.7 mm2Wing—600

Loadouts

NameChangesArmament
CBFuselage rack for one 250 kg bomb.Bomba da 250 kg

Service

≈ 12 May 1942 – Jul 1943
≈ Jul 1943 – Sep 1943