Meridionali Ro.37 Lince
Meridionali · Kingdom of Italy · first flew 1933 · fighter
The IMAM Ro.37 Lince (Lynx) was an Italian two-seat biplane used for army cooperation, reconnaissance, and light attack duties during the 1930s. It was one of the most versatile Italian aircraft of its era.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8.57 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Italian interwar two-seat biplane reconnaissance fighter
- Open cockpit sesquiplane
- Served in Ethiopian and Spanish campaigns
A single-engine sesquiplane with the upper wing larger than the lower, an open cockpit for both crew members, fixed spatted undercarriage, and a radial engine at the nose.
Specifications
- The Meridionali Ro.37 Lince has a length of 8.57 m (28 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 11.1 m (36 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 330 km/h (205 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
First flown in 1933, the Ro.37 served extensively in the Italo-Ethiopian War and the Spanish Civil War alongside Nationalist forces. It remained in service with the Regia Aeronautica at the outbreak of World War II, though it was obsolescent by that point.
Variants
The Ro.37bis featured the more powerful Piaggio P.IX engine; both the standard and bis variants were widely exported to several South American and Balkan nations.
Where you'll see it
Served with the Italian Regia Aeronautica and was exported to Afghanistan, Austria, Ecuador, Hungary, and Paraguay, among others.
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