Reggiane Re.2003

Re.2003
Role Reconnaissance
National origin Italy
Manufacturer Reggiane
First flight 29 June 1941
Status Retired
Primary user Regia Aeronautica
Number built 1
Variants Reggiane Re.2002

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 It was designed to replace the outdated IMAM Ro.37 used at the time.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.

Specifications

Data from [citation needed]

General characteristics

  • Crew: 2
  • Length: 8.08 m (26 ft 6 in)
  • Wingspan: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
  • Height: 3.2 m (10 ft 6 in)
  • Wing area: 20.4 m2 (220 sq ft)
  • Airfoil: N-38[1]
  • Empty weight: 5,445 kg (12,004 lb)
  • Gross weight: 7,319 kg (16,136 lb)
  • Powerplant: 1 × Piaggio P.XI R.C.40 bis 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 876 kW (1,175 hp)
  • Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed propeller

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 510 km/h (320 mph, 280 kn)
  • Range: 720 km (450 mi, 390 nmi)
  • Service ceiling: 9,800 m (32,200 ft)

Armament

  • Guns:
    • 2 × 12.7 mm (0.500 in) machine-guns
    • 2 × 7.7 mm (0.303 in) machine-guns
  • Bombs:
    • Up to 500 kg (1,102 lb) of bombs

See also

References

  1. ^ Lednicer, David. "The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage". m-selig.ae.illinois.edu. Retrieved 16 April 2019.

Bibliography

  • Longhi, Roberto (n.d.). "Reggiane and I... a Fighter Designer Recalls". Air Enthusiast Quarterly (2): 214–224. ISSN 0143-5450.
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