Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio
Caproni · Italy · first flew 1937 · bomber
The Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio was an Italian twin-engine light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft that first flew in 1937, representing an improvement over the Ca.309 with a more conventional layout.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 12.2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-engine Italian light bomber of 1937
- Mid-wing monoplane with retractable undercarriage
- Glazed nose for bomb-aiming
A mid-wing monoplane with twin engines in prominent nacelles, a glazed nose section, retractable undercarriage, and a conventional single tail fin.
Specifications
- The Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio has a length of 12.2 m (40 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 16.2 m (53 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 365 km/h (227 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
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History
The Ca.310 entered service with the Regia Aeronautica and was also exported to Yugoslavia, Hungary, Norway, and Peru. Norwegian Ca.310s saw combat against the German invasion in 1940. The type was used for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and light bombing.
Variants
The Ca.310 led to the Ca.311 (unarmed transport), Ca.313, and Ca.314 with progressively more powerful engines and improved equipment.
Where you'll see it
The Ca.310 served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica and several export customers; Norwegian aircraft briefly fought German forces during the 1940 invasion of Norway.
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- Caproni Ca.164
- Caproni Ca.311
- Caproni Ca.313
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