Fiat CR.25

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Fiat CR.25 was an Italian reconnaissance-bomber aircraft who served in small number for Regia Aeronautica during World War II.

The CR.25 was ordered in 40 units after the operative failure of the apparently more promising Breda Ba.88. Later, it was decided to use it as reconnaissance plane, with a total of 10 aircraft entering in service. It was used during the war by the 173^a Squadriglia Ricognizione Strategica Terrestre (Stretegic Land Reconnaissance Squadron), operating from Sicily. Despite the positive reports from the pilots, and a proposal by Fiat to resume production, no further aircraft were produced.

It was also used for transport of aeronautics officers from Rome to Berlin.

Contents 1 Operators 2 References 3 External links 4 Specifications (CR.25) 5 Related content

[edit] Operators

•  Italy

[edit] References

• Garello, GianCarlo (1997). CR 25. Turin: La Bancarella Aeronautica. 

[edit] External links

• Page at comandosupremo.com (English)

[edit] Specifications (CR.25)

General characteristics

• Crew: 2+1 (a third member was needed for bombardment missions)
• Length: 13,56 m ()
• Wingspan: 16 m ()
• Height: 3,30 m ()
• Empty weight: 4,475 kg ()
• Loaded weight: 6,625 kg ()
• Powerplant: 2× Fiat A74 RC 38 , 840 hp () each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 450 km/h
• Range: 1,500 km ()
• Service ceiling: 7,950 m ()

Armament

• Guns: 3 Breda-SAFAT 12.7 mm machine guns
• Bombs: Up to 300 kg

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Related development

• Breda Ba.88

Comparable aircraft

• Caproni Ca.310

Designation sequence

CR.1 - CR.20 - CR.25 - CR.30 - CR.32

Related lists

• List of military aircraft of Italy