Caproni Ca.225
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1935 · bomber
The Caproni Ca.225 was a twin-engine attack bomber design proposed by Caproni in the mid-1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 13.24 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engined low-wing monoplane
- Two Isotta Fraschini X-24 air-cooled piston engines
- Two-man crew
A twin-engine attack aircraft with a planned armament of four 20 mm cannon and two 12.7 mm machine guns.
Specifications
- The Caproni Ca.225 has a length of 13.24 m (43 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 14.8 m (49 ft).
- Typical crew: 2.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
It is recorded as first flying in November 1935. It was powered by two Isotta Fraschini Zeta R.C.42 X-24 air-cooled piston engines of 1,250 hp.
Variants
The Ca.225 was a twin-engine attack bomber design with a crew of two, powered by two Isotta Fraschini Zeta R.C.42 X-24 engines.
Where you'll see it
The Regia Aeronautica was the primary user named for the type.
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